Assortment of Popular Indian Silk Sarees

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Assortment of Popular Indian Silk Sarees
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• The Indian silk sarees are known for their
  lustrous beauty and incomparable variety of
  designs and colors. These sarees are known to be
  the traditional bridal wear for most of the
  Indian brides. No wedding is complete without the
  luxurious and expensive sarees made of pure silk.
• A variety of women cloths are manufactured from
  different parts of the country. The Indian women
  wear vibrant colored sarees made of silk during
  festive seasons and occasions. The traditional
  south Indian sarees made of pure silk is known
  worldwide for its aesthetic beauty and glamour.

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• The Various Types of Indian Silk Cloths
• The silk cloths woven from different states vary
  in designs and styles. Some of the most popular
  sarees made of silk include the Banarasi,
  Kanchipuram, Bandhni, Thanchoi, Patola, Paithani
  sarees and so forth.
• The Banarasi Sarees the Banarasisilk cloths are
  among the most expensive and popular sarees woven
  in Banaras. It is usually made of gold thread and
  therefore is very expensive. These are popular as
  bridal wear and includes four varieties mainly
  the kora, the katari, the sattir and the
  georgette. The designs on the Banarasi sarees
  include designs of animals, floral designs,
  motifs and nature. Weavers require a month to
  complete a single one.
• The Kanchipuram Sarees The contrasting and
  vibrant color of the Kanchipuram sarees makes it
  a unique choice among womens. The traditional
  designs found in these women wears include floral
  'buttas', checks, stripes, designs of temples and
  flowers. The pallu, the border and the body of
  the saree is woven separately and then joined
  together in an authentic Kanchipuram style. These
  silk sarees are popular for its beauty, lustre
  and durability.

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• The Bandhni Sarees these silk sarees are the
  popular sarees of Rajasthan and Gujarat. The
  saree is designed by the traditional method of
  tie and dye which is known as Bandhej. Different
  colors of designs and patterns are formed on the
  sarees by using this method.
• The Thanchoi Sarees these sarees have a unique
  pallu and the designs include floral motifs.
  These sarees have no borders and are exclusively
  woven from Benaras.
• The Paithani Sarees another expensive and
  elegant saree includes the Paithani sarees which
  is made of both silk and metal. The colors used
  for these sarees are derived from natural sources
  like flowers, leaves, soil and so forth. These
  silk sarees are considered elegant and luxurious
  as it is made from pure silk and includes
  metallic designs.

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• In addition to the above, there are many other
  states that weave sarees made of pure silk. The
  Baluchari sarees are made from Murshidabad in
  West Bengal. The brocades of these sarees are
  made of untwisted silk thread which makes it even
  more popular.
• The Patola silk sarees are famous for its
  beautiful geometric designs and vibrant colors.
  These sarees are made exclusively from Gujarat.
  Sarees made of pure silk are essentially an
  integral part of Indian bridal wear. No matter
  what variety of saree you choose, it is important
  to identify the authenticity of the silk used to
  weave the sarees.
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