Sarees of India

Stars · Jul 21, 2013

Thanks for your hard work in compiling all this, Knbg. Since you are on weaving traditions starting with 'B', will you be covering Bhagalpur saris of Bihar and Bishnupuri of Bengal?

Stars · Jul 21, 2013

Oh, I just noticed that you've moved on to 'C' with my all-time favourite, the Madhya Pradesh Chanderi. I am specifying the state because I have heard people talk of Chanderi from Benares and Andhra Pradesh also, which don't have the gossamer delicacy like the MP fabric.

Stars · Jul 21, 2013

Re: Sarees of India-Chanderi Sarees

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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.
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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.
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Pure silk Chanderi saris are available in a limited way. I bought one at Handloom House in Hyderabad a few years ago and a pure tissue silk sari from a private vendor in Bhopal two years ago, who swears by its lasting quality. When I enquired with weavers at a handloom exhibition 2 years ago as to why they did not sell pure silk saris, they told me that the saris tear at the folds when they are folded and stored for a long time. I read somewhere that this is due to the quality of the imported yarn which some weavers use, causing its breakage over time.

knbg · Aug 21, 2013

Thanks for the pointers on Chanderi sarees dear stars.
Have covered Bhagalpuri and Bishnupur ( under Bengal) sarees:
http://www.indusladies.com/forums/clothing-and-apparels/217111-sarees-of-india-10.html#post2853620
http://www.indusladies.com/forums/clothing-and-apparels/217111-sarees-of-india-7.html#post2836964

knbg · Aug 21, 2013

Re: Sarees of India-Chettinad Sarees

Let us now see Chettinadu Sarees.
Chettinadu an area in Tamilnadu which is famous for it's rich tradition, culture and cuisine is also famous for Chettinadu sarees.
A little thicker cotton sarees with characteristic contrast colored checks and stripes are comfortable to wear in summers.

dhivyavikram · Aug 21, 2013

Nice collections...

knbg · Aug 24, 2013

Thanks for the visit DhivyaVikram.

knbg · Aug 24, 2013

Re: Sarees of India- Chinnalapatti

Let us now see Chinnalapatti Sarees.

Chinnalapatti is a small town in Dindugal dist, Tamilnadu.
Silk and Cotton sarees from this place are famous.

Silk sarees , known as Chinnalapattu, are a little lighter than Kancheepuram silk sarees and have more bright zari work.