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A saree is a versatile garment , free size - wearable by anyone and is a fluid garment that can be styled as you like it. There are many drape styles that have evolved and are being promoted by saristas and influencers to look different in a saree.

There are 100+ varieties of handloom sarees documented in India thus far - and many more undocumented types. Every region of India prides itself with a native weave that is inherent to its cultural legacy. Do checkout this page for the list of handloom sarees documented by Handlooms Development Commission of India , setup under Ministry of Textiles , GOI

Different types of Saree

There are 100+ varieties of handloom sarees documented in India thus far and many more undocumented types. Every region of India prides itself with a native weave that is inherent to its cultural legacy. The most popular saree types are Kanjivaram silk saree, Banarasi sarees, Tussar silk sarees, Sambalpuri Ikkat sarees, Patola sarees, Paithani sarees, Gadwal sarees, linen sarees and pure cotton sarees. There are many synthetic sarees that have flooded the market now that are machine made and are made with polyester that are being sold wrongfully as pure silk sarees.

Do checkout this page for the list of handloom sarees documented by Handlooms Development Commission of India , setup under Ministry of Textiles , GOI . https://handlooms.nic.in/assets/img/information_handlooms/List%20of%20Handloom%20Saree.pdf

There are 100+ varieties of handloom sarees documented in India thus far and many more undocumented types. Every region of India prides itself with a native weave that is inherent to its cultural legacy. Do checkout this page for the list of handloom sarees documented by Handlooms Development Commision of India , setup under Ministry of Textiles , GOI . https://handlooms.nic.in/assets/img/information_handlooms/List%20of%20Handloom%20Saree.pdf

The history of the evolution of the saree as we see today is the reason for the multiple kinds of drapes of the saree. The different ways of draping a saree came about due to the climatic condition, terrain, occupation of people and the kind of fabric worn in the region.

There are 100+ varieties of handloom sarees documented in India thus far and many more undocumented types. Every region of India prides itself with a native weave that is inherent to its cultural legacy. Do checkout this page for the list of handloom sarees documented by Handlooms Development Commision of India , setup under Ministry of Textiles , GOI

Link : https://handlooms.nic.in/assets/img/information_handlooms/List%20of%20Handloom%20Saree.pdf

There are 100+ varieties of handloom sarees documented in India thus far and many more undocumented types. Every region of India prides itself with a native weave that is inherent to its cultural legacy. Do checkout this page for the list of handloom sarees documented by Handlooms Development Commision of India , setup under Ministry of Textiles , GOI

Link : https://handlooms.nic.in/assets/img/information_handlooms/List%20of%20Handloom%20Saree.pdf

There are 100+ varieties of handloom sarees documented in India thus far and many more undocumented types. Every region of India prides itself with a native weave that is inherent to its cultural legacy. Do checkout this page for the list of handloom sarees documented by Handlooms Development Commision of India , setup under Ministry of Textiles , GOI

Link : https://handlooms.nic.in/assets/img/information_handlooms/List%20of%20Handloom%20Saree.pdf

Handloom cotton sarees typically last longer and are made of good quality cotton. They are breathable and are skin friendly. You will find that the cotton grows softer over time and can be repurposed as upholstery and curtains even after 20 years of using them!

Handloom sarees are sarees that are woven using a handloom by a weavers). A handloom saree is typically woven in silk or cotton or a combination of silk and cotton in the weft and warp. Linens can also be woven in a handloom though that is more rare than cottons or silks. Synthetics are often not woven in a handloom due to the absence of cost advantage in doing so.

For marriage /wedding functions, silk is usually the most preferred fabric due to its sheen and grandeur. While there are so many varities of silk sarees available in India across different regions, there are a few types that are most popular and preferred.
The most popular silk saree types are Kanjivaram silk saree, Banarasi sarees, Tussar silk sarees, Sambalpuri Ikkat sarees, Patola sarees, Paithani sarees, Gadwal sarees,chanderi silk sarees make wonderful sarees for weddings.
There are many synthetic sarees that have flooded the market now that are machine made and are made with polyester that are being sold wrongfully as pure silk sarees.

There are also alternatives to silk such as organza sarees, tissue sarees, crepe and gorgette sarees that are popular for wedding sarees.

Silk sarees can be worn in different drape styles based on one's preference and occasion.

While the most common way to wear a silk saree is the nivi drape with an open pallu or pleated pallu, there are multiple other ways to drape a silk saree.
Some of the more common styles are Gujrati style - with pallu coming in the front , Coorgi style, lavani style (for 9 yards), bengali drape etc, There are more interesting and innovative ways to style a silk saree - with a belt, jacket, lehenga style drape and more that one can learn from saree drape influencers such as Aparna Rao and Dolly Jain.

You can wear a saree without a fall. However, the saree is better protected from tear with a fall in place. However, with the growing popularity of different drape styles, fall is liniing and not considered mandatory any more!

You would re use or recycle your old sarees. You could give your old saree a new life by embellishing with a blockprint, embroidery, or a hand painting. You could repurpose your saree as an upholstery, a bag, a garment or just about anything you use at home!