Classics have always been a part of our everyday encounters. Be it literature, fashion, music, or jewelry, there is always something available to blow away the minds of humanity. While our fascination with the Western world is unending, one must not forget the important contribution, India made to the world of fashion, which stormed in and made its mark most fashionably.
Sarees(साड़ी)
India has always been associated with the various styles, it uses to drape its nine yards and does not shy away from flaunting it. There are almost 1100 ways of draping the quintessential Indian saree with the most common method called Nivi, which traces its root to the land of Andhra Pradesh.
Our land has a diverse foundation for the varieties of sarees that exist, and there are absolutely some classic sarees that are a must for an Indian designer silk sarees collection. Here are a few sarees that are a must-have in your saree collection.
Banaras is a favorite among the masses for being a land of revered ambiance and holy rivers. Not just this, but Benaras has also been hailed for its soft silk and Muslim fabrics that have helped the city in gaining new heights of popularity. These beautifully designed Banarasi sarees(बनारसी साड़ी) are known for their gold and silver patterned stitching, which makes their carefully woven silks, one of the most popular choices in India.
- Bandhani Sarees
Bandhani Sarees(बंधनी साड़ी) style is similar to the Leheria Shibori and involves the display of a pattern of colorful dots on a barren colored background. Adapted from the Bandhana style of tie and dye textile process, the diversity of colors and designs involved in the process, add a touch of aesthetic to the saree. The dyeing of this saree involves the knotting of the saree which is then dyed in different sections and knots to display a vibrant piece of cloth.
- Kanchipuram Sarees
Known for being made from pure silk threads, Kanchipuram sarees(कांचीपुरम साड़ी) are also made from zari threads dipped with inexpensive solutions of gold and silver. The mulberry silk threads used for their manufacture are acclaimed in the entire country and are produced in Kanchipuram. Owing to its extreme popularity, this place has been accepted as a geographical indication by the Government of India.
- Chikankari Sarees
Chikankari Sarees(चिकनकारी साड़ी), Esteemed ever since the Mughal period joined the history of this nation, this style of embroidery is used as a form of enhancement of the fabric on which it is being threaded. Steaming from Lucknow, these designs lend a touch of traditional look to these textiles and is a much sought-after design in the country.
- Ilkal Sarees
Ilkal sarees(इलकल साड़ी) utilize the Ikat process of dyeing, which involves the usage of dye-resistant components which are applied over strands of yarn fibers, that allow the threads to be dyed. Manufactured in the Balakot district, these sarees make use of the embroidery, used in Karnataka, with their details like chariots, and elephants, for artistic work on the border.
These sarees are extremely essential in being included in the saree collection owned by an Indian. Other sarees that one may check out, include, satin sarees, net sarees, designer sarees, and more. So the next time you are going out for saree(साड़ी) shopping, you will know exactly what to buy.
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