Turn Into a Saree Connoisseur: 20 Must Know Saree Names Plus Hot Saree Trends of This Year (2018)

Saree is a traditional attire worn by Indian women. It is a decked up 6-9 yards long fabric that is worn below the waist. It is the most versatile attire as it comes in different fabrics and can be worn in many different ways. It can be worn on any occasion. From lawyers to teachers and from weddings to cremations, a Saree can be worn by anyone and everyone and at any place. A very good example of the versatility of Saree would be to see Sonia Gandhi on one hand and Sushmita Sen or Rekha on the other. It is the most versatile outfit ever.

Fashion in India changes after every 100kms. India is a country of many languages, religion and culture. With the change in geographical conditions from state to state, the basic needs of the people also tend to change. The clothes and fashion of each state are also driven by the culture of that state. From Jammu & Kashmir to Kanyakumari there are varied varieties of apparels that are seen and so does the type of sarees. Different Indian states have different Saree materials, patterns, and drapes to offer.

Silk is a natural fibre, it comes from silkworms. Different states in India produce different kind of silks from different silkworms. This massive variety of silk is used to make classic and exclusive silk sarees. A lot of states in India offers a different speciality in silk sarees. So it is the most famous kind of fabric used for making sarees. The best quality of silk sarees is the one that hands weaved. A pure silk saree can range up to Rs. 50,000. This cream coloured pure silk saree is available at myntra.com and costs Rs. 7,000.

Bandhani is basically a tie and dye sarees. This kind of sarees originated in Rajasthan and Gujarat. They are famous all across India. They come in very bright colours and look absolutely stunning. Bandhani sarees can be found in many different fabrics like cotton, chiffon, georgette and even silk. This is typically different from rest as the pattern on each Bandhani saree is handmade and unique. They are also called Bandhej sarees and the prices may vary on the basis of the fabric used. This saree is pure Bandhani art on soft silk fabric. It is in soft pink shade with light zari border available at unnati.com and costs Rs. 6,000.

Kota Doria or Kota sarees are basically a work of skilled weavers. Doria basically means threads that are woven in a chequered or square pattern, so the fabric itself is special and exclusive. Silk and cotton both threads and yarns are used to make Kota. Even a plain Kota saree looks beautiful, elegant and one of its kind. It is sheer and see-through that enhances its overall look. These sarees are usually stiff like they are starched and that is why they make beautiful office wear outfit. This is a multi-colour Kota silk saree available at jaypore.com and costs Rs. 4,600.

These are one of the finest sarees of India. They come from Banaras also called Varanasi. The specialty of the saree is its zari work. Zari is basically silver and gold threads finely woven into the silk, organza or georgette. There are different patterns used to weave these silver and golden threads in the Banarasi saree. They are mostly worn for special occasions. This grey pink saree looks marvelous and trendy and can be worn by all ages. It is available on myntra.com and is priced at Rs. 2,100.

There are many different kinds of cotton sarees, just like silk sarees, cotton is also a widely used material to make sarees. They are breathable, crisp and very comfortable. Tant, Khadi, Zamdani, Pochampally/Ikat and much more variety of cotton sarees and available in the market and each piece is unique in its own. This particular cotton saree is Tant and has its origin in Bengal. It is available at stylecoboutique.in and costs Rs.1,500.

Crepe is basically another word for crisp. This fabric is woven in a manner that makes it flow and it falls on the curves of the body so well that it looks fabulous. It has a natural shine to it and is so smooth that it’s almost wrinkle free. Georgette is also a crepe saree but with a dull finish and little crinkly surface. This is a party wear embroidered crepe silk saree from Craftsvilla that can make you stand out from the crowd, the pleats fall so well on the natural curves of your body and make you look lean, tall and beautiful. This is priced at Rs. 7,200.

The speciality of chanderi sarees is also its zari work just like in Banarasi sarees but Chanderi is somewhat transparent and light. It is also made with cotton yarns and silk yarns. The exotic zari works make it beautiful and loved at all times. Despite being see through and light, this saree looks beautiful in parties and weddings. There is still a lot of texture and body in this type of saree. This black and golden saree with coin booti work and pink and golden zari border is fir for any age and can enhance your overall look. It is available at chanderisarees.co.in and costs Rs. 4,500.

Satin as the fabric has a sheen outer and dull inner. The bright and the dull threads are woven together to make this fabric. The sheen gives it a smooth finish and the dull background gives it more stability. It is the smoothest of all the fabrics and is very comfortable to wear. This half and half Satin saree is in two different blue shades. It is beautified with thread work, Zari work and sequins. The overall look of this saree is exquisite. This is available at utsavfashion.in and costs around Rs. 6,000.

Pattu means silk. The silk sarees of southern India are very famous and delectable. There are many kinds of Pattu sarees that come from South Asia like Banarasi or Kanchipuram, Kanjeevaram, Konard, Mysore silk, Ikat, Chanderi, Paithani, Tussar, Patola etc

This is one of the bridal wear sarees of South India. It has its roots in Varanasi. They are made from mulberry silk and the Zari work on the sarees adds to its beauty. Usually, the body of the saree and Pallu are in different shades. The Pallu is usually heavy and is made separately and then joined together. This coral party wear Banarasi saree is apt for any occasion and has a beautiful intricate pallu design. This is available at utsavfashion.in and cost around Rs. 7,000.

This is another type of Pattu saree from south India which is very similar to Kanchipuram sarees. Both Banarasi and Kanjeevaram are made of mulberry silk and zari but the motifs and patterns differ on both sarees. Kanjeevaram sarees have designs like temple, checks or flowers on them. The Kanjeevaram sarees are a little on the heavier side and thus are little more expensive. This Magenta coloured Kanjeevaram saree has zari all over it which makes it look magnificent. It is available at myntra.com and costs around Rs. 6,400.

They are also called temple sarees. They made from fine silk and were originally made for goddesses. The borders of these sarees are bigger than those of other Pattu Sarees. This silk is lighter than other variants. This beautiful black saree is extremely trendy and fashionable. It is available on nikvik.com and is priced at Rs. 4,600.

The Mysore Silk Sarees come from Karnataka. They are single colour saree made with pure silk and golden border. The beauty of these sarees really lies in the pallu and larger than life borders. Its price is Rs. 7,305.

Pochampally sarees are the sarees that have Ikat weaving. Ikat means to Bind, it is a dyeing technique where Geometrical patterns are drawn on the sarees. The unique geometrical patterns fall all over making it quite fascinating. This is a black Ikat saree with Magenta border. It is available on weavesmart.com and cost around Rs.8,000.

These sarees are made in Patan and also use double Ikat Technique. They are very expensive and have unique prints of Elephants and Parrots. This is a pink patola saree that can be bought from mirraw.com for Rs. 3,000.

These are traditional Bengali sarees in cotton and fine muslin. Bengal’s Dhakai Jamdani is a fine muslin saree on which beautiful motifs are woven on the loom. The cotton and gold thread are also used during the weaving. This is Red, yellow and Dhakai Jamdani green saree available at indiamart.com and is priced at Rs.4,000.

Assam Muga silk is quite fine, glossy and has a very fine texture. It is known for its durability. The lustre in Muga silk sarees increases with every wash. This is handpicked item in blue and multicolour print and available at samyakk.com and cost around Rs.6,000.

Sambalpuri Saree comes from Orissa. They have very intricate designs made with dyed threads. They also use Ikat technique. This is pure handloom sambalpuri saree in blue and orange colour. It is available at unnatisilks.com and is reasonably priced at Rs.7,200.

Baluchari sarees are from Bengal and have a temple and mythological motifs and patterns on them. There are different types of Baluchari sarees some have only single colour thread is woven where are others have contrasting colours and even gold and silver work too. All of these look beautiful and ecstatic. This dark pink and red saree has a design on the border and pallu. It is available at parinita.co.in and costs around Rs.8,700.

Maheshwari Sarees are made of cotton and pure silk. Zari and Brocade work is done on these sarees to beautify them. These sarees originated from Madhya Pradesh and are one of its traditional outfits. These sarees are very light in weight and are dyed with natural colours. The Sarees can be worn from both sides as the border is usually reversible. This one is particularly in cotton silk in yellow and copper colour. It is available at sweetcouch.com and costs Rs.2,000.

Tussar Silk is also known as Kosa silk. This is originated in Bihar. They differ from other silk sarees because of its golden dull colour. The motifs on Tussar sarees are nature oriented. They are quite breathy and can be worn in all seasons. This indigo blue saree from Ajio life has block print and dull golden border that gives it its uniqueness. This saree costs around Rs.5,500.

This is particularly important for those who are new to sarees and are looking for saree but with in indo western touch. Whatever may be the choice and occasion , a saree is an evergreen attire that compliments all body types, style preferences and comfort . Here are 4 modern twists that the saree has seen:

This is saree turned into a skirt with pleats and stitched along with the blouse to give it a look of the gown. This red gown is available at myntra.com and costs Rs.4,400.

Saree and Lehenga are two different traditional outfits of India. This is a particular way of wearing saree as a lehenga where the saree is stitched in a form of flared skirt and pallu. This black and orange lehenga saree is available at flipkart.com and costs around Rs.1,500.

Because there are so many different drapes and draping is not always the easiest of the things to do especially for those who are not used to it, this pre-stitched saree comes to their rescue. This one is in the net teal blue shade and is available at utsavfashion.in and costs around Rs, 3,400.

Saree with pants is the latest trend seen on ramps and page 3 parties. In this kind of saree, the petticoat is replaced with pants and the overall length of the saree is reduced and draped in a way that the pants can be fully or partially seen. This one is in black and green shade and is available at rustorange.com. The price of this saree is around Rs. 2,000.