The Traditional Drape of India
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The traditional sari of India, from the opulent brocades of Benares’ Khimkhwab, woven with gold and silver threads, to the intricate silk masterpieces of Kanchipuram in the South. The Indian sari is more than just attire, it’s a living tradition worn across generations, each drape telling a story of region, ritual, and identity.
Baluchari Saree
The Baluchari saree
originated around the 17th century in the village of Baluchar in Murshidabad
district, West Bengal, during the Nawab and Mughal era.
Khimkhwab (Kimkhab)
Khimkhwab,meaning “a dream woven in gold”,is one of the most luxurious brocaded textiles of India. The term comes from Persian: Khim (little) + Khwab (dream).
Kanchipuram Silk Saree
The Kanchipuram silk sari originates from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, a historic temple town known as the “Silk City of India.”
Paithani Saree
The Paithani saree originates from Paithan
town, near Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Its roots trace back to 200
BCE.
Tissue Saree
Tissue sarees derive their name from the ultra-fine, sheer, and shimmering nature of the fabric, reminiscent of tissue paper.
Dharmavaram Silk Saree
The Dharmavaram Silk Saree hails from Dharmavaram town in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh.
Bengal Jamdani Cotton Saree
The Bengal Jamdani Cotton Saree is a direct descendant of the ancient Dhakai Muslin and Mughal-era Jamdani weaving tradition.
Chanderi Sari
This weaving tradition is over 1,000 years old, with records tracing back to the 11th century.
Tanchoi Panel Saree
The Tanchoi weave is a luxurious silk weaving technique believed to have originated in China and brought to India by Parsi traders in the 19th century.
Bomkai Cotton Saree
The Bomkai saree (also called Sonepuri saree) originates from Bomkai village in Ganjam district, Odisha.
Kodali Karuppur Cotton Saree
This rare textile tradition dates back to the early 19th century, during the rule of the Maratha kings of Thanjavur.
Morpankhi Sari
The Morpankhi saree, named after mor pankh (peacock feather), is an ultra-rare traditional weave that originated in Mughal-era India.
Kotpad Cotton Saree
It is one of India’s oldest naturally dyed textile traditions, practiced by the Mirgan tribal weavers.
Venkatagiri Cotton Saree
The Venkatagiri Cotton Saree originates from Venkatagiri town in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, with a history dating back to the early 18th century.
Balaramapuram Cotton Saree
The craft dates back to the 18th century, when the Travancore royal family brought Shaliya.
Shantipur Cotton Saree
The Shantipur Cotton Saree originates from Shantipur town in Nadia district, West Bengal, with weaving traditions dating back to the 15th century.