Batik to Bandhani: Upgrade your wardrobe with unique sarees for the festive season

Chanderi, a city in Madhya Pradesh's Ashoknagar district, is known for its long history and flourishes with active commerce. The name Chanderi means "the city of looms." The history of Chanderi seems to be connected to Chanderi silk sarees.

Batik was originally considered an acceptable occupation for aristocratic women because of the delicately painted designs. Waxing, dying, and dewaxing (the removal of the wax) are the three steps in the creation of a batik saree.

In most parts of India, the bridal trousseau must include a Banarasi saree because they are significant to Indian culture. The bride dons at least one magnificent and auspicious Banarasi saree during the wedding rites. While many North Indian and Bengali women wear this as their wedding saree.

Kanjeevaram, one of the most exquisite sarees in the world, gets its name from Kanchipuram, where it first appeared. Another term for this gorgeous fabric is Kanchipuram. These alluring sarees are made of strong fabric and a wonderful colour scheme.

The royal dynasty of Paithan, a medieval town close to Aurangabad, is where the Paithani sari's ancient roots may be traced. The sari, which bears the name of the town, is considered to have been made from the finest silk threads imported from China and locally woven pure zari.

Woven with silk Intricate brocade work known as kinkhwab, which is created with metallic gold and silver threads known as zari, is featured on Gujarati Ashavali sarees.

A specifically woven saree from the western region of Orissa is called a Bomkai Silk, also known as Sonepuri Silk. It is one of Odisha's oldest textiles. Bomkai is referred to as "Bandha" locally. It has been an element of Orissan culture since 600 B.C. This fabric was originally and traditionally woven with coarse, thick, and brightly coloured low-count cotton yarn. On a pit loom, it is best defined as an additional weft technique.

India is the country where the batik saree was first created, but the art of making them has developed much beyond mere handicraft. Batik was originally considered an acceptable occupation for aristocratic women because the delicately painted designs, which often featured bird and flower motifs, were perceived as a sign of refinement and cultivation, much like superb needlework was.