Sarees of India

knbg · Jul 7, 2013

Re: Sarees of India-Bomkai

One more Saree from Orissa is Bomkai Saree.
Also known as Sonepur Saree, these are traditional from the coastal district of Orissa.
The motiffs are mostly sea inspired and also mythological characters and events.
The designs are mostly made as thread work and the sarees are preferred by Kathak dancers.

The price range is Rs.4000+ and Boyanika is Orissa Handloom Co operative society.
Also can check for National Silk expo in your city and visit there and shop, shop, shop....-)

Yashikushi · Jul 8, 2013

Bhargs
Waiting for a long to get an END....but seems our saree mania never ends.
What a vast variety of choices....going crazy and feel I'm lonely in the midst of a SAREE ISLAND!!!!!!!

Thanks

knbg · Jul 9, 2013

Wow Saroj,
Glad to see you here and yes, lots to collect now, I was not a saree lover all these years, but now with parties and functions I am waiting to get to India and shop some?!?! or many sarees....:cheers
Thanks a lot for stepping in buddy, loved the lovely lady....

shygirly · Jul 9, 2013

Loved the sarees

Stars · Jul 10, 2013

I saw this post only now. Thanks for the efforts in posting on my favourite subject, the different weaving traditions of India. I have been collecting saris/salwar kamiz from different states for 30 years. I just wrote about it on another thread by someone else on the subject of collecting saris from different states:
http://www.indusladies.com/forums/clothing-and-apparels/152521-types-of-sarees-5.html#post2880963

knbg · Jul 13, 2013

Thanks for stepping in Stars....
It's nice to know about your passion for 30years on traditional textiles of India.Inspiring indeed!
Glad to see you here and hope to see more valuable inputs from you.

Saisakthi · Jul 13, 2013

Dear Bhargavi Sister,

Great Work of Compilation, I guess you are going by Alphabetical order, Do Ping me when you reach "Mysore Silk" (if you can remember) I would also keep track, thanks, Sairam

umaalexander · Jul 13, 2013

hi.................lovely sarees n information .....so useful ....

knbg · Jul 14, 2013

Thanks for the visit Saisakthi akka.
Sure, would ping you when I come to Mysore silks-
I have always been fascinated by the smooth and soft Mysore Silk sarees.
When I was in college, I used to be soo thin that the saree would not suit me at all:spin.
It's time for me now, to get a few of them- one of the few perks of being heavier...:rotfl:bonk:rotfl

knbg · Jul 18, 2013

Re: Sarees of India-Chanderi Sarees

Let us now see Chanderi Sarees.

Chanderi sarees are a beautiful blend of cotton in warp and silk in weft- thus giving the best of both.
Light weight, glossy and durable, Chanderi sarees are a must have!
Chanderi Sarees are traditionally woven at Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh.

Mrignayani - is the MP State Emporium and the prices start from Rs.2000+.
There is another variant with 100% cotton in Chanderi sarees and these cost lesser than the Cotton-Silk Chanderi Silk sarees.