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A sari (sometimes also saree [1] or sadi) [note 1] is a drape (cloth) [2] and a women's garment in the Indian subcontinent. [3] It consists of an un-stitched stretch of woven fabric arranged over the body as a dress, with one end attached to the waist, while the other end rests over one shoulder as a stole, [4] [5] sometimes baring a part of the midriff.
Handloom industry in Tangail is famous for its Tangail saris which are also a type of Tant sari. [6] Some of the well-known Indian handloom saris [7] are Kanchipuram silk saris, Maheshwari saris, Bagh print saris, Chanderi silk saris, Tussar silk saris, Banarasi silk saris, Baluchuri saris, Sambalpuri saris, Kantha stitch saris, Bandhani saris ...
The Kanchipuram silk sari is a type of silk sari made in the Kanchipuram region in Tamil Nadu, India. [1] These saris are worn as bridal & special occasion saris by most women in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh. It has been recognized as a Geographical indication by the Government of India in 2005–2006. [2] [3] [4]
A Banarasi sari is a sari made in Varanasi, an ancient city in the Bhojpur-Purvanchal region, which is also called Benares (Banaras). The saris are among the finest saris in India and are known for their gold and silver brocade or zari , fine silk and opulent embroidery.
Women dressed in two-piece Kasavu sari, scene from Kerala Mural, 1730 CE. The original kasavu was made by hand using fine golden or silver threads to make border lines or designs on cotton or silk fabrics. It is believed to date back to the Buddhist era [1] and continues to be worn by Malayalis, the residents of Kerala.
Ilkal sari is a traditional form of sari which is a common feminine wear in India. Ilkal sari takes its name from the town of Ilkal in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka state, India . Ilkal saris are woven using cotton warp on the body and art silk warp for border and art silk warp for pallu portion of the sari.