Trending Silk Sarees in India

Silk Sarees mark the beginning of any new and important event in an Indian woman’s life. A mark of purity, affluence and prosperity, pure silk sarees are an integral part of India’s rich cultural heritage. The handloom silk sarees with their diverse and fashionable offerings that portray an innate sense of style are the crown jewel of every Indian woman’s wardrobe. Though Silk Sarees from India are diverse in weaves, patterns and designs, they have something in common; these silk sarees add an allure to ones persona with their natural magnificence and splendor and are universally accepted as the drape of special occasions. Some of the celebrated silk drapes that have been part of the Indian culture for centuries and are collectibles every Indian woman aspires to have in her wardrobe are as follows:

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Banarasi Silk Sarees : Banarasi silk sarees are one of the most beautiful and opulent Indian silk sarees that are made in the oldest city of Banaras on the banks of river holy Ganga. These silk saris from Banaras are considered as one of the finest saris in India that are celebrated for their exquisitely fine silk, their opulent gold and silver brocade work and their zari and embroidery. A symbol of pride, happiness, union, and jubilation,Banarasi silk sarees are the most preferred bridal silk sarees among brides to be.

Kanchipuram Silk Sarees : Exquisite silk sarees that are loaded with rich Dravidian cultural heritage, kanchipuram pure silk sarees hail from the temple city of south, Kanchipuram that is also considered to be among the oldest weaving hubs of the country. Noted for their texture, glimmer, permanence and refinement, these handloom silk sarees make great wedding silk sarees.

Chanderi Silk Sarees : Situated in Madhya Pradesh, the heartland of India, Chanderi weaving cluster is considered the heartland of handloom weaving in India. Considered fancy silk sarees due to their sheer texture, light weight and transparency, Chanderi sarees are embellished with zari woven work and are intricately hand woven with the delicacy of the extra weft motifs that not only satisfied the refined tastes of the royalty in past but continue to impress women with their charm in current times too.

Patola Silk Sarees : Yet other finest varieties of handloom silk sarees of India, Patola silk sarees are from Gujarat. While weaving Patola sarees is extremely laborious and intense, they are woven with great clarity and precision. Woven in traditional tie and dye ikat, these glorious as well as gorgeous looking designer silk sarees not only make a great formal wear but are also a status symbol with Gujarati women and an essential part of their closet.

Uppada Silk Sarees : Woven in the old weaving technique of jamdani, Uppada soft silk sarees are one of the most labour intensive forms of hand loom weaving.  Weaved in Uppada, a beach town in Andhra Pradesh these soft silk sarees have artistic zari work in their exquisite designs. Unfathomable display of distinct decorative patterns and designs, these soft silk sarees are loved for their glorious translucent look and light weight.

Mysore Silk Sarees : The Mysore silk saree, needs no introduction. The saree has a glorious past and a vibrant present. The saree is loved for its colours and the simple golden weave. The weavers are veterans in this field and the best craftsmen do our work and Shatika believes in the authenticity and perfection.

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Vibrant colours, beautiful motifs and  a transformation of a silk saree into something ethereal. That is, the Patola saree from the land of colours –Gujarat.The saree they say is as old as the hills. The art of weaving was known in the 7th century as there is evidence in the Ajanta caves (near Mumbai) of some work which resembles the tie-dye technique of the patola saree. They used what is called the dye-resist technique. The Salvi silk weavers had the patronage of the Solanki rajputs ruling Gujarat and Patan even in the 12th century, was a formidable bastion of artisans  practising this weaving.

Gods and technique

Without the blessings of the Gods nothing is possible, it is said marriages were not solemonised without  the bride either offering a Patola sarees or wearing a Patola Saree!The great queens of yesteryears considered it their right to wear a patola saree everyday .Gosh  today the price would have wiped out budgets! But that was the time when India was a rich country and we are looking at 800-1000 years ago.

This  technique is not done by printing but by tying. Ties- dyes and  weaving  is called tie and dye process.  The preparation of  the warp and weft, gives this effect. Warp and weft are tied into knots according to the design to be woven and then dyed to different colours according to the design. While weaving, the weaver has to be very careful to unite a particular colour in weft with that in warp otherwise design would not be clear. Flowers, animal patterns created will be visible on both sides! That is, you can wear it both ways. When in a rush always choose to wear a patola! Weaving these Patan Patolas’ is no easy work. It is such a complicated  process that four or five members of the artisan’s family work on the saree for  months. The time needed to create this masterpiece of a saree, depends solely on the intricacy of the design and the weave! Prices also rocket in the same fashion

Relevance

Time has stood still in terms of technique, the dyes used are still organic or natural and it is today as expensive as it was then  (in terms of relativity). The royalty could afford it then, today politicians and industrialists can only afford it! The common Indian has to be blessed to have some as a family heirloom or a patola saree sans gold zari.  Patola silk cotton sarees will never go out of style. Shatika online saree store  has also seen a  increase in the sales of this exclusive saree from Gujarat.

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