Graceful Drapes: Bengal's Saree Varieties Every Woman Must Have

Sarees are an integral part of every woman’s closet. From the workplace to events, the saree works well on every occasion. While India has a rich heritage of sarees, West Bengal leads the race with a range of popular Bengali sarees. If you are someone who loves to adore sarees on different occasions, then here are some of the popular Bengali sarees you can add to your wardrobe.

Tant Saree

Tant is a handloom cotton saree of West Bengal that features crisp texture, beautiful drape and comfortable wear. This saree traces its origin from the 15th century. This saree features feather-light muslin and mulmul textiles making it comfortable to wear on all occasions, especially during summer. This six-yard Tant saree is characterised by a thick 2 to 4-inch border and a decorative pallu.

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Kantha Stitch

Kantha Stitch is one of the popular handcrafted sarees of Bengal that features beautiful and intricate floral or narrative folktale scenes. Kantha refers to both styles of running stitches as well as the finished cloth. This craft was practised by women of all rural categories. If you are someone who appreciates handcraft work then you can bring this beautiful saree into your wardrobe.

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Baluchari Saree

Baluchari is among the most exquisite silk sarees (celeb approved way to style banarasi saree) from Bengal which is defined by gorgeous borders and pallu. The pallu of the saree depicts tales and scenes from ancient epics and religious texts that add an edge to the saree making it perfect to style at festivals, weddings and grand functions.

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Murshidabad Silk Saree

Murshidabad silk sarees are made from mulberry silk and are known for their texture and sheen. This saree features intricate texture throughout the saree and on the borders.

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Dhakai Jamdani

Dhakai Jamdani is another popular Bengali saree that features exquisite craftsmanship. This saree features geometric and floral patterns woven directly onto the muslin saree body. You can comfortably style this saree at your workplace during the summer.

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Garad Saree

The term ‘Garad’ refers to white or silk that has been undyed. Garad saree is characterised by a plain white saree or white off-white saree with a contrasting red border. This is one of the most loved Bengali sarees (cotton blouse designs for sarees) that you can wear during Durga Puja.

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Choose the saree that you find goes well with your style.

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