TRADITIONAL SAREES OF INDIA : NAME I DESIGN I LOOK I IMAGE - ONLINE

  Assam is famous all over India and abroad for its high quality silk handloom since ancient times. Silk and hand-weaving are Assam’s heritage, the craft of weaving grows sophisticatedly along with the various types of silk production. It is the Kiratas(a tribe in Assam) who introduced the cultivation of silk with its different varieties in Assam and from there silk was later introduced to mainland India. Assam silk was originated in two specific regions of Assam, one was Garo Hills in the ancient Kamrupa kingdom and the other was Dhakuakhana in the ancient Chutiya kingdom. Assam Silk is the gift of nature and very skin friendly due to its organic composition. Traditional Assam silk is the pride of every Assamese, they flaunt it in style and grace, denotes the three major types of indigenous wild silks as - MUGA SILK SAREE The most prominent and prestigious traditional Muga silk saree of Assam is known for its glossy, fine texture, durability and golden colour. The Assamese word 'M...

 The state of Gujarat, located on the western coast of India is the land of the finest of fabrics and renowned for its absolutely stunning rich heritage of textiles. This state has garnered a lot of appreciation for its unique impeccable needlework, expert craftsmanship, excellent use of embellishment techniques on sarees. These pieces are apt for all age groups and can be draped in a variety of ways for unique looks. Here are some of the beautiful Gujarati traditional saree  BANDHNI/BANDHEJ SAREE Bandhani sarees are the face of Gujarati traditional textile since a long age. The most traditional craft, Tie & Dye, the small resist-dyed 'spots' produce elaborate patterns over the fabric, typically known as Bandhni or Bandhej. The term Bandhni is derived from the Hindi word Bandhan, means tying. Traditional Bandhni sarees from Jamnagar, Ahmedabad and Bhuj are particularly renowned. Traditional bandhani sarees used to be red, yellow, green and blue in colour. The traditional p...

  Tamilnadu is a state of southern region of India which has a special place in the world of fashion for its elegant sarees. The traditional sarees from Tamil Nadu have earned their recognition for their beautiful design and intricate work. The different types of sarees that have their origin in the state of Tamil Nadu alone form a major part of the South Indian silks, the border style is one of the basic points to distinguish them. Here are some Gorgeous sarees from Tamil Nadu, hold an essential part of state’s heritage and have a look at rich textile legacy, “kai thari ”(handloom). KANJIVARAM SAREE Kanjivaram saree is one of the most well-known and internationally famous silk sarees from South India. This saree, the pride of India, has its origin in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. The traditional Kanjivaram silk saree has intricate heavy golden zari work all over and the borders as well. The designs with peacock or floral patterns, sometimes geometric patterns along with flowers and cre...