The Elegance of Cotton Sarees is Evergreen: 10 Different Types Of Cotton Saree You Must Have in Your Wardrobe (2020)

Saree is one of the most elegant pieces of clothing that a woman can wear. It can be moulded in equal amounts into traditional attire as it can be flaunted as a modern piece of apparel. Saree is a kind of ensemble that looks breathtaking on each and every woman, whatever might be her complexion or body type. It has the natural capability of carving out the best in you through its appearance. While all of us mostly learn the art of draping a saree from our mother, aunts or friends, we still fall into a few invisible pits of mistakes while draping it ourselves.

If you thought that choosing the perfect saree was the biggest hurdle to create this look of a goddess then, think again. The blouse of a saree can really make or break the look completely. It can turn a boring, bland saree into a sensual piece if apparel if stitched in the right shape and size. Therefore, understanding which kind of blouses go best with what body type is of utmost importance.

Accessories should accentuate your look and beauty and not sink them down. If you have chosen a saree with bling and shine, accessorize less for the interest of balance. If you’ve picked up a really plain and elegant looking saree, try putting on a statement neckpiece or large statement earrings. So remember to choose the accessories in accordance with the neckline and sleeves of your blouse. If you are wearing a blouse with long sleeves, ditch the bracelet or bangles that you had picked. If you are wearing an embellished neckline blouse, do not overburden the look by putting on a gaudy necklace.

Authentic saree prints, especially on cotton fabric stand out like nothing else. The coveted kalamkari print is a traditional art of hand block painting done and practised in the regions in and around Machhilipatnam of Andhra Pradesh. It is made on 100% cotton and adds an unmatched richness to your appearance. This saree is available on the website of ajio.com for the price of Rs. 1,000. It can be hand washed in cold water. It comes with a blouse piece of the length of 0.8 m.

Bagh print is a combination of prints containing dots and stripes making is a unique saree like the skin of a bagh. To ensure the level of comfort while adorning this saree, the material is thoughtfully chosen to be a cotton mull that gives you a soft yet breathy texture. This saree has dimensions of 5.5x1.16 m. It can be hand washed or gently washed in the machine in cold water with a detergent that has mild formulas. Liquid detergents are recommended. It is advised to not bleach or wrong this saree. It can be ironed while taking care of not ironing the embellishments. This saree is available on the website of fabindia.com and retails for a price of Rs. 1,490 only.

This dark green wonder is made on the material of poly cotton and is a craft fully embroidered the saree has a dimension of 5.5 m length and is perfect to be worn on occasions pertaining to marriages festivals party is or even work. The most appealing part of this saree is its double border of golden colour, which brings out the pop in the green colour of the saree.

It comes along with a blouse piece of length 0.8 m and the pattern on the saree is of self-design. The wash care instructions allow you to dry clean it and even hand wash. this saree is available on the website of craftsvilla.com and retails for a very reasonable price of Rs. 725 only.

Kasavu is an authentic kind of cotton saree worn specifically in Kerala. The base colour of this saree is usually white and the elegance of this attire comes from its broad golden borders. In literal terms, kasavu refers to this golden border which makes the saree shine brighter than the stars. The border of this saree along with its pallu contains hand painted floral design which further enhances its beauty. It is one of the best sarees to wear on fresh, bright, sunlit days. This regal saree retails for a price Rs. 1,250 and is readily available on the website of ajio.com.

This semi-sheer pink coloured saree in the fabric of silk cotton is perfect for any occasion or event. It has an unmatched kind of lustre with a narrow golden border pattern in large dimensions. The golden border brings out the beauty and the brightness of the pink saree to another level. The semi-sheer fabric of the saree is lightweight but elegant, and can be shown off by adorning an embellished blouse which can show through the pallu creating a statement. Considering the fluffiness and volume of the fabric, it is one of the best saree for women with a small body type. It comes with a blouse of 0.8 m length and can easily be hand washed or machine washed. It needs shade to dry and need no ironing afterwards!

This mesmerising beauty is available on the website of Unnati Silks and retails for a steal-worthy price of Rs. 3,499 only.

This saree in the fabric of poly cotton can easily catch everyone’s eyes you walk into a room with its double coloured pallu with horizontal panels in the colours violet and orange. Because of the vibrant outlook of this saree, it fits amazingly in the bill of a festival worthy or a party wear kind of saree. Moving downwards, the saree has simple floral border against the body maroon colour. The rest of the saree is embellished with floral patterns in contrasting colours and looks gorgeous. . It comes with a blouse of 0.8 m length and can easily be hand washed or machine washed. It needs shade to dry after washing. Dry cleaning is recommended once in a while. This gorgeous saree can be purchased from the website of zinnga.com and it retails for a price of Rs. 1,499 only.

Sambalpuri Ikat sarees are extremely popular and are known for their intricate and fine tie-dye art done on yarns, before following the due process of weaving. This results in unique and characteristic patterns in the finally obtained woven fabrics. The process of weaving the fabrics on the handloom is done completely without any electric power, and by hand. This procedure requires a focused harmony creation between the motion and rhythm on the part of the assigned weaver, in order to create a unique saree. It is therefore, completely hand woven and made on cotton. This saree comes along with a blouse piece and both are recommended to be dry cleaned when needed. This wonderful creation of art in the form of a saree can be purchased from the website of ajio.com where it retails for a price of Rs. 3,567.

In literal terms, that stands for handloom in Bangla. Fabric made under such procedure gives the feeling of crisp muslin and have heavily worked upon and elaborate pallus. Tant sarees are authentic and traditional Bengali sarees made by weavers found in the regions of West Bengal, and areas like Dhaka, Tangail, and Narayanganj of Bangladesh. These sarees are woven from pure cotton threads and are popular for their semi-sheer transparency and light weightiness. It is one of the most comfortable fabrics to be worn in the South Asian climate which is full of sticky humidity. This saree even after being extremely light weight pulls off a rich, well put together traditional attire. The bright red colour of the fabric helps bring out the complexion and features of the person wearing it, while the narrow borders at its tapering ends create a slimming appearance. This exquisite saree retails for a price of Rs. 1,000 and can be purchased from the website of ajio.com.

Chanderi sarees are a traditional art form from central India. The weaving technique involved in making a chanderi saree dates back to the 2nd century. These sarees are designed only on three kinds of fabrics: pure silk, pure cotton or chanderi cotton. Traditional coins, peacocks, floral art, and geometrical designs are often a part of this saree. The zari border on the edges of this saree, provide a much-needed contrast and enhance the person’s appearance. This pink and purple contrast chanderi saree comes with a blouse piece of length 0.8 m. This beautiful saree is available for purchase on the website of ajio.com and it retails for a steal-worthy price of Rs. 810 only.

Chikan is a traditional style of embroidery originating from Lucknow, India. It is believed that it was introduced by Nur Jahan, who was the able wife of Mughal emperor Jahangir. It is a very delicate and artful embroidery, done manually, on a variety of fabrics like chiffon, organza, muslin, cotton etc. in recent times additional embellishments like Kamdani, Badla, Mukaish, sequin, bead and mirror work have also come in practice. This elegantly embroidered chikankari saree in the fresh as dew hue of pink retails for a price of Rs. 2,690 and can be bought from flipkart.com.

We all want our clothes to look like they’re new for a long time. There are some fundamentals that we all need to learn in order to make our cotton sarees last long. The money we spend on clothes is a one-time investment, but we can enhance their durability by taking care of them in a certain fashion. Follow these steps repeatedly to make sure your cotton saree stays like new forever!