Choose your favorite from these different types of silk sarees

For the lovers of the saree, there is a wide variety of Indian silk sarees available in the market. No wardrobe is complete without a traditional silk saree. Some of the most popular silk sarees are Banarasi silk, Kanchipuram silk, Arani silk, Kora silk, Gadwal silk, Mysore silk, Pochampally silk and Patola silk. Each of these silk varieties is unique in its own way and has a beautiful tradition surrounding them. Among these Banarasi sarees and Kanchipuram sarees are the most popular ones and are famous worldwide.

Banarasi sarees

These beautifully designed sarees originate from Varanasi. They stand out from the rest of silk sarees because of the intricate gold and silver brocade work that is known as zari work. Moreover, the fabric used in a Banarasi saree is of the highest quality and is adorned with intricate floral motifs. Some sarees are decorated with magnificent embroidery works, often inspired by Mughal mythology. The end of the saree, which is also known as the pallu, is also embellished with elaborate floral motifs like the bel and kalga. Depending on the amount of work involved and whether it is hand- woven these saress take around 15 days and even six months to finish.

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Kanchipuram sarees

Kanchipuram sarees are also known as kanchiveeram sarees and are originally from the town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu. The hand woven sarees among this variety is again quite expensive and takes days to finish and are also considered to be of very high quality. Historically it is believed that the silk weavers in Kanchi are descendants of Sage Markanda, the master weaver of the Hindu Gods. Hence, Kanchipuram sarees are mostly famous for their intricate patterns that include elements from nature like leaves, peacocks, parrots, swans, mangoes, lions, chariots, suns, moons and even features from mythological tales.

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Tussar silk sarees

Compared to other silk sarees, tussar silk is considered to be less durable since it has shorter fibres. However, despite this, tussar silk is extremely popular due to the variety it offers in terms of colors and designs. Tussar silk is easy to handle and can be worn during any season and for occasion.

There are numerous other silk varieties available in the market and all these can be easily purchased online at reasonable prices. However, these three types are the popular silk sarees in India and offer uniqueness to the wearer. So what are you waiting? Start browsing for your favorite silk saree for the next formal occasion you have to attend.