Wedding Sarees Indian brides ardently desire

Almost all states of India have a unique saree or weave to offer. Indian brides, thus, have a huge choice for their bridal wedding sari. Here is a list of 7 top wedding saris Indian brides prefer.

Panetar Sarees:

• The traditional Bridal wedding sarees worn by brides in the Indian state of Gujarat, Panetar is an exclusively wedding ensemble that is supposed to be gifted by the bride’s maternal uncle.
• Characterized by its colour combination of red and white, along with gold accentuations, heavy embroidery and motifs on pure silk, a Panetar is a work of art.
• Deep red is used in the Panetar Sari’s border, while its body is white or off-white. The pallu is ornate and so is the border. Often the pallu is a golden weave, embellished with rich hand-work embroidery like Zardozi or stone or cut-dana work. Similar pattern appears on the rich border of this sari.
• Sometimes, the rich Patola weave may be imbibed in a wedding Panetar saree, making it a family heirloom, cherished for generations.
• Panetar sarees, given their eternal charm, are sought after by women across India. A non-Gujarati bride may not wear it for her wedding, but she would love to make this rich red wedding saree a part of her trousseau collection.

Kanjeevaram / Kancheepuram:

• Often known as the Southern India’s answer to the North’s evergreen Banarasi, the Kancheepuram Sarees, popularly known as Kanjivaram sari or Kanjeevaram, are traditionally woven in Tamil Nadu’s Kancheepuram region.
• Crafted in pure mulberry silk, these are precious saris, often prized for their bold inter-play of jewel colors and metallic hues of golden and copper.
• Made traditionally by the Kanchi weavers, the Kanjeevaram sarees are the typical wedding sarees, worn commonly as the bridal ensemble by brides all across India.
• These awe-inspiring Indian bridal sarees are prized for their intricate designs, broad, striking borders, extremely high quality and richness of fabric.
• Owing a red kanjivaram saree for her wedding or having it in her trousseau is every Indian bride’s dream.

Banarasi Sarees/ Brocade Sarees:

• Another hot favourite in bridal wedding sarees category is the eternal, ever-glistening Banarasi. In fact, when it’s about the Indian weddings, brocade is indispensible. You will find the use of brocade weave in not just bridal sarees, but also on other clothing items like Lehenga Choli, Salwar Suits, Kurtis etc. and even on accessories, including juttis (shoes) and bags.
• The rich tradition of the Banarasi sari and weave, and its many variants like Brocade sarees, Tanchoi Sarees , Tissue, Kora Silk sarees (Orgnaza), Jangla etc. has been adored and desired by the Indian women, since ages.
• The Benarasi Sari gets its name from the city of Benaras or Varanasi, where it is made.
• Banarasi and brocade are so closely associated to the Indian culture that they are often viewed by the rest of the world as symbols of our culture and tradition.
• Extremely expensive and intricate, the pure silk, handloom woven Banarasi silk sarees take weeks to months to be created, and are considered fit to be worn by the royalty.
• No wonder that every Indian bride dreams of owing a gold or silver brocade Banarasi.

Paithani Sarees:

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• Named after Paithan, a town in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, the Paithani Sarees are often worn by Maharastrian/ Marathi brides on their wedding or other special occasions and festivities.
• Paithanis are crafted in rich, high quality silks, and are characterized by their striking and colorful borders, crafted in an oblique square design.
• Also known as a Pattan, the Paithani saris are created from silk and zari, and are prized for their extremely traditional and intricate motifs and patterns that are often inspired from birds, flora and fauna, Ajanata caves’ sculptures and Buddhist paintings.
• The kaleidoscopic effect Paithani sarees are very popular with brides, and are much loved for the rich tapestry-like effect they have on their pallus.

Gharchola Sarees:

• Another wedding staple from Gujarat and also the Western state of Rajasthan, a traditional Gharchola is every bride’s dream.
• Many Gujarati brides also wear Gharchola sari as a drape over their head, along with the Panetar, on their wedding day. In fact, a Gharchola is a must to complete the traditional wedding attire in Gujarat, as it represents the gift from the groom’s family.
• Typically created in the sacred colours of red and green, these creations are superior in quality and boast of the rich Indian culture, given their ornate motifs, inspired from Indian art and sculptures and birds, animals and flora.
• These bright sarees are light-weight, as the base silk, despite being good quality, is not very heavy. The Gharchola sarees may or may not have the Bandhani effect, but they often have a grid design on the sari body.
   The rich, ornate pallus of these Gharchola saris make them perfect for draping them in the Seedha Pallu or Gujarati style.

Contemporary Sarees — Net Sarees, Designer Sarees

• The world is changing and so are our choices. Over the years, the Indian brides too have changed their preferences and sensibilities. Many now prefer to go in for contemporary bridal sarees and wedding ensembles, instead of traditional saree styles.
• Net sarees are one of the most loved trend in Indian wedding sarees. Net as a base material is light and versatile. It can be dyed in almost all colours, and takes brilliantly to a variety of embroideries and embellishments.
• Net sarees are preferred by brides, who want a lot of modern elements in their wedding attire. Net is also fused with other materials like silk, georgette and satin to create variety of effects in contemporary saris.
• Lehenga Sarees are another emerging style in the Indian bridal saree range. These sarees have ornate patlis (pleats) and sometimes panels (kallis) are attached here to give a lehenga-like effect. These sarees are preferred by younger, more modern brides, as these are often easier to drape and carry, and create a very attractive silhouette.

Pure Silk Sarees / Mysore Silk Sarees

• Valued for their purity, resilience and elegance, pure silk sarees in Mysore silk, Bangalore silk, handloom silk, tussar and raw silk, and prominent Indian weaves like Patola sarees from Rajkot, Sambalpuri silks from Orissa, Pattu Sari from Tamil Nadu and Kasavu (white and gold sari) from Kerala are quite popular amongst brides as wedding sarees.
• These sarees are available in deep, jewel tones, intricate woven designs and often have brocade or woven gold/ copper border and pallus.
• They are quite versatile, can be styled in myriad ways, and a woman may wear these rich silk creations, even years after her marriage.
• Often family heirlooms, heavy South silk sarees are every bride’s dream, and thus, they find a place of pride in most wedding trousseaus.

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