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West Bengal, a state in Eastern India, is famous for its cultural heritage, art forms, and craftsmanship. Do you know that for centuries, handloom weaving has been one of the most prominent crafts that has been practiced in West Bengal? The state is home to manufacturing several types of sarees that are very popular worldwide. The craftsmanship, intricate design, and traditional essence, that the sarees depict are loved by all saree lovers. Here is a short information about all types of sarees weaved in West Bengal.
Types of Sarees weaved in West Bengal
West Bengal manufactures different types of sarees showing different weaving patterns and different techniques that are popular with sari lovers all over the world. Let’s look at the sarees and find out what is unknown to us:
Baluchari Saree
Yellow color Baluchari Silk Saree
Baluchari sarees are one of the most famous sarees from West Bengal, known for their intricate weaving patterns and silk fabric. The sarees are weaved in the town of Baluchar in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. The origin of Baluchari sarees can be traced back to the 18th century when the Nawab of Bengal patronized the weaving community of Baluchar.
Manufactured in the town of Baluchar in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal, the Baluchari saree is a class of elegance representing the craftsmanship of the state. Known for its pure silk quality and intricate weaving patterns, this baluchari silk sari is loved by all saree lovers. Origin has been tracked long back since the 18th century during the period of the Nawab of Bengal, these sarees are popular due to the intricate weaving patterns featuring the designs and motifs inspired by the stories from the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. Each saree taking a time around 10-15 days to complete, these sarees are an example of masterpiece and excellence.
Baluchari silk saree is often weaved in multi-color resham or bi-color Resham, and Swarnachari Silk Saree is been weaved by Resham and zari depicting the same pattern.
Though baluchari sari and swarnachari saree are known for their pure lightweight fabric, still due to the introduction of power loom, and an increase in demand, baluchari and swarnachari saree are now found in the market of art or blended silk material. Making it cheaper and pocket-friendly, it is easier to find. A maximum of these blend fabric saris are manufactured in Gujrat, not in West Bengal.
Kantha Stitch Sarees
If you are fond of hand work saree which will give you the feel of something different yet complete your style with elegance, then nothing is comparable with the beauty of Bengal’s Kantha Stitch Saree.
Kantha stitch is a pattern of running stitch that is done of cloth fabric. These patterns of weaving became so popular for their artistic designs and handwork that the Kantha stitch saree became popular with all saree lovers around the world.
Kantha stitch work is done on various fabrics of sarees – pure silk, tussar silk, blended silk, and cotton fabric. There are many designs and patterns for kantha stitch among which popular are – phoolkari stitch, ari stitch, padma kantha, pakhi kantha, etc. This saree will genuinely compliment your look on any occasion, it can be a party or a festival.
At She next fashion, we procure the famous kantha stitch silk sarees from the weavers of the famous place Santiniketan. Both blended silk and pure silk varieties of kantha work sarees are available at our online store. Shop for kantha stitch saree online in Canada & USA without hurting your pocket.
Tant Sarees
The most popular saree of all from West Bengal is sure to be the Tant saree. It is a variety of cotton sarees that are woven handloom in the region of Nadia district. It is known for its lightweight comfortable fabric and handwoven texture.
The weaving process of Tant sarees is time-consuming, each taking several days to complete. These sarees are perfect for regular wear and also for festival wear. The sarees are mainly of a color where butis are weaved over the body with zari contrasting border and pallu.
Jamdani Sarees
Jamdani sarees are a famous variety of handloom sarees from West Bengal, popular for their intricate weaving patterns and lightweight comfortable fabric.
In general, the jamdani sarees are weaved in cotton fabric and feature floral patterns – for which the name suggested jamdani. Presently, you will find many types of jamdani sarees as soft jamdani sarees (without starch), and I (with starch). Also, you will get pure cotton jamdani saree and also the saree which has a blend of cotton and silk. The price depends on the fabric, color contrast, and the pattern of work. The weaving process of Jamdani sarees involves using a supplementary weft technique, which creates a unique texture on the saree.
Jamdani sarees are now extensively manufactured or weaved in the regions of Santipur, Phuli, and Ranaghat of West Bengal. But actually, the origin of this saree is from Dkaha, Bangladesh. So, commonly it is also called Dhakai Jamdani Saree. They come in a range of colors and designs and are perfect for both formal and informal occasions, especially as festive wear.
Muslin Sarees
Muslin sarees are a luxury variety of handloom sarees from West Bengal, known for their fine and soft texture. The sarees are weaved using high-quality cotton and feature beautiful designs and motifs. The weaving process of Muslin sarees involves using a special technique called Jamdani, which involves weaving extra threads into the fabric to create unique patterns and designs.
Manufactured in the region of Kalna, West Bengal muslin sarees were once known as the “woven air” due to their lightweight and transparent texture. These sarees were highly valued by the aristocracy and were considered a symbol of status and prestige. Today, an original Muslin saree is still highly prized for its quality and craftsmanship and is popular among women who prefer luxurious and elegant sarees.
But, due to the introduction of the power loom, several mixed varieties of I are available in the market, making it affordable to all.
Garad Sarees
A pure traditional saree variety from West Bengal is garad saree, known for its simplicity and elegance. The sarees are weaved using fine-quality silk and feature a plain body with a contrasting border. The sarees are often complimented with zari work.
Weavers of Murshidabad and Birbhum district are the person behind this excellent piece of saree. Simple yet elegant – that describes the garad silk saree. Though it comes in many color combinations, still the popular one is off-white with red color combination. The first time opening a pure garad silk saree is an experience to remember. It will give you the feel of opening the folded paper.
Garad sarees are very popular among women worldwide who prefer simple yet elegant sarees. They are perfect for formal occasions and are often paired with gold jewelry. Perfect for puja festival.
Due to the popularity of eCommerce, garad silk sarees are now available for all saree lovers across the world.
Murshidabad Pure Silk Sarees
Murshidabad Pure Silk sarees are a famous and popular variety of handloom sarees from West Bengal, known for their lightweight, soft texture and printed designs. The sarees are manufactured in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal and are weaved using pure silk.
The sarees are made of pure silk fabric with block prints and painted works. You will find thousands of different designs in several color combinations. The price of the saree depends on the silk material, i.e., two-ply silk, three-ply silk fabric, and the amount of work and design. Hand-painted pure silk sarees are much costlier than block-printed pure silk sarees.
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Bishnupuri Katan Silk Sarees
Bishnupuri Katan Silk sarees are precious handloom sarees from West Bengal, known for their rich texture and color designs. The sarees are weaved in the Bishnupur district of West Bengal and are made using pure soft silk. The specialty of these sarees is their shine, super soft fabric, and color accompanied by printed designs.
Bishnupuri Katan Silk sarees are popular among women who prefer elegant and sophisticated sarees. You can surely enhance your saree fashion at any event with the beauty of these silk sarees.
Handloom Cotton Sarees
Another popular handloom segment sarees weaved in West Bengal are the handloom cotton saree. These sarees are known for their comfort. Comes in different varieties – cotton sarees, khadi cotton sarees, linen cotton sarees.
Manufactured in the region of Santipur and Phulia of West Bengal, these saree weaving patterns included verities of colors and several designs. Handloom sarees are very comfortable, nice-looking sarees and also affordable for all range-wise.
If you are a comfort lover, then a handloom cotton saree is sure for you to be in your closet.
Conclusion:
West Bengal is a mine of saree manufacturing, and many world’s popular sarees are weaved in this region. If you are a saree lover, you will get all sorts of sarees for every occasion from the weavers of the state.
At She next fashion, we love to work closely with manufacturers & artisans all around West Bengal. We procure the selected products from the manufacturers and bring them directly to Toronto, Canada at our store. You can shop all varieties of sarees weaved in West Bengal, and that too without hurting your pocket. So, visit our online store and browse from the wide collections of sarees available and enjoy saree shopping online with us.
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