Silk Sarees
Kantha Sarees: A beautiful craft from Bengal
Kantha sarees, with their intricate stitching and rich heritage, offer a unique blend of tradition and innovation. Originating from West Bengal, Odisha, and Tripura,...
Ilkal Sarees: One of the hidden gems of Karnataka
An ancient weaving centre, a medium-sized town, Ilkal is 60 km away from Bagalkot in Karnataka. It is said that weaving started in the...
Gharchola Sarees: The wedding staple attire
Gharchola Sarees are originated from the Khambat (Cambay) region of Gujarat and have been used for years as the traditional wedding attire by the...
Garad Sarees: The charm of the Bengal
Garad sarees are one of the many special weaves of Bengal, woven in the Murshidabad district. They are popularly known as the Lal-Par saree...
Dharmavaram Sarees, from Rayalseema of Andhra Pradesh
Dharmavaram sarees are the exclusive patronage of the town of Dharmavaram, 395 km south of Hyderabad, a small town of rich handloom cluster, situated...
Eri Silk: The Pride of the State of Assam
Eri Silk, also known as Endi or Errandi in many parts of India, is derived from the word Era, which means castor in Assamese. The...
Banarasi Sarees: India’s Favorite Bridal Saree
The ancient city of Benaras (present-day Varanasi) is the production hub of Banarasi sarees. A saree is the national dress and an integral part...
Baluchari Sarees: The Pride of Bengal
The Beginning and The Fall of the Baluchari Sarees
About 200 years ago, the weaving of the Baluchari sarees began in a small village called...
Ashavali Sarees: The unique weaving technique from Gujarat
What are Ashavali Sarees?
Ashavali Sarees got its name from the ancient town of Ashaval, was named after the 11th-century ruler Asha Bhil many years...
Khandua Sarees are also known as Maniabandi or Kataki
The word ‘Khandua’ in the Odia language, means the garment that is worn on the lower half of the body. Khandua, is also known as...