Some commonly used Fabrics for Saris include
Cotton, Silk, Chiffon, Georgette, Organdie, Nylon, Terrycot, Acrylic, Organza, Tissue, Crepe, Chinnon, Synthetic, Satin
If you like light, airy saris, chiffon is the thing for you. On occasions like weddings etc, where there is an opportunity to really dress up, women like wearing silk saris with heavy golden borders.
Saris worn in different regions are called by different names and worn differently.
Varieties / Styles of Saris in Different Regions / Cities of India
Maharashtra, Karnataka etc - Maharashtrian Saris are 9 yards long instead of the usual 6 yards and are worn like a dhoti. The Maharashtrian style is quite distinct and women wearing saris in this way can be easily identified as those belonging to the state of Maharashtra.
Andhra Pradesh
Nivi Style sari is worn here.
Tamil Nadu
Here there is a Dravidian style of wearing draping saris.
Gujara
Predominantly in North India, women wear saris in typical Gujrati style.
Kerala
women belonging to Kerala wear a two-piece sari.
The women in ancient times, especially the tribal women wore saris by tying them across the chest.
Well Known Varieties of Saris
Specialty Saris from South India
Pochampalli, Kanjivaram, Venkatgiri, Narayan Pet, Mysore Silk, Gadwal
Beautiful Varieties of Traditional Work on Saris from West Bengal, India
Dhaniakali, Tant, Katha, Baluchari, Dhakai, Tangail
Rich looking Saris to be treasured forever from
Benares - Banarasi Saris - Jamdani, Tanchoi
Popular Saris / Special Work on Saris from Bihar, India
Madhubani, Applique - hand made by traditional artists
Saris from Assam, India
Ikkat-Orissa Saris - Cuttaki
Typical Work on Saris from Rajasthan, India
Kota, Bandhni, Bagroo, Moonga
Traditional / hand work on Saris from Punjab
Phulkari
Gujarati Style Sarees from the state of Gujrat, India
Mirror Work Saris
Immensely popular saris from Lucknow
Chickan Work Saris
Saris from Madhya Pradesh
Chanderi
Saris from Maharashtra Paithani
When it comes to wearing saris, the choice is unlimited. Each style of sari is specific to the state it comes from and is easily identifiable by those who wear them.
