Sarees across India

Silk Sarees:

1. Patan Patola (Gujarat) – Double Ikat masterpiece in silk.
2. Baluchari Silk (West Bengal) – Storytelling sarees with mythological scenes.
3. Mysore Silk (Karnataka) – Smooth and lustrous with minimalistic zari work.
4. Dharmavaram Silk (Andhra Pradesh) – Known for broad borders and vibrant colors.
5. Bhagalpuri Silk (Bihar) – Raw tussar silk with earthy tones.

Cotton Sarees:

6. Chettinad Cotton (Tamil Nadu) – Traditional checked cotton sarees.
7. Venkatagiri Cotton (Andhra Pradesh) – Lightweight with silver zari designs.
8. Kota Doria (Rajasthan) – Woven checkered cotton sarees.
9. Jamdani (West Bengal) – Muslin cotton with handwoven patterns.
10. Narayanpet Cotton (Telangana) – Striped or checked patterns with zari borders.

Handloom and Woven Sarees:

11. Ikat Sarees (Odisha/Telangana) – Intricate resist-dyeing technique.
12. Tangail Sarees (West Bengal) – Fine cotton with floral or paisley motifs.
13. Kullu Woolen Sarees (Himachal Pradesh) – Traditional woven sarees for winters.
14. Coimbatore Sarees (Tamil Nadu) – A blend of silk and cotton with a glossy finish.
15. Sico Sarees (Tamil Nadu) – A mix of silk and cotton with vibrant colors.

Embroidered Sarees:

16. Lucknow Chikankari Saree (Uttar Pradesh) – Elegant hand embroidery on fine fabrics.
17. Kantha Stitch Saree (West Bengal) – Running stitch embroidery with motifs.
18. Gota Work Saree (Rajasthan) – Zari appliqué with golden and silver threads.
19. Phulkari Saree (Punjab) – Vibrant floral thread embroidery.
20. Mirror Work Saree (Gujarat/Rajasthan) – Embellished with tiny reflective mirrors.

Printed Sarees:

21. Ajrakh Saree (Gujarat) – Block-printed with natural dyes.
22. Bagh Print Saree (Madhya Pradesh) – Hand-block printed floral and geometric patterns.
23. Kalamkari Saree (Andhra Pradesh) – Hand-painted mythological themes.
24. Dabu Print Saree (Rajasthan) – Mud-resist block printing.
25. Shibori Saree (Japan-inspired, Rajasthan/India) – Tie-dye with unique patterns.

Festival and Bridal Sarees:

26. Banarasi Saree (Uttar Pradesh) – Heavy zari and brocade designs.
27. Paithani Saree (Maharashtra) – Peacock motifs and golden zari.
28. Kanjeevaram Saree (Tamil Nadu) – Rich silk with contrasting broad borders.
29. Assam Muga Silk Saree (Assam) – Lustrous natural gold sheen silk.
30. Chanderi Saree (Madhya Pradesh) – Sheer, lightweight sarees with zari borders.

Contemporary Sarees:

31. Georgette Saree – Flowing, lightweight sarees ideal for casual and festive occasions.
32. Organza Saree – Sheer fabric with subtle embroidery.
33. Net Saree – Transparent and glamorous, often with heavy embellishments.
34. Chiffon Saree – Lightweight, soft fabric for modern looks.
35. Satin Saree – Glossy and smooth, ideal for parties.

Tribal and Regional Sarees:

36. Meghalaya Ryndia Saree – Made from Eri silk with eco-friendly techniques.
37. Naga Saree (Nagaland) – Bold patterns and handwoven textures.
38. Bodo Dokhona Saree (Assam) – Traditional tribal drapes.
39. Manipuri Moirang Phee Saree (Manipur) – Traditional handloom with temple motifs.
40. Toda Saree (Tamil Nadu) – Embroidered tribal saree with geometric patterns.

Tie-Dye and Hand-Dyed Sarees:

41. Bandhani Saree (Gujarat/Rajasthan) – Tie-dyed with colorful patterns.
42. Leheriya Saree (Rajasthan) – Wavy tie-dye designs.
43. Pochampally Ikat Saree (Telangana) – Unique geometric patterns using Ikat dyeing.
44. Bomkai Saree (Odisha) – Fusion of tribal and intricate handloom designs.

Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Sarees:

45. Eri Silk Saree (Assam) – Also known as "peace silk," soft and durable.
46. Ahimsa Silk Saree – Silk harvested without harming silkworms.
47. Khadi Cotton Saree – Hand-spun and handwoven cotton sarees.
48. Linen Saree – Breathable, eco-friendly fabric ideal for summers.

Unique Weaves and Motifs:

49. Konrad Saree (Tamil Nadu) – Known as temple sarees with wide borders.
50. Ilkal Saree (Karnataka) – Unique pallu woven separately and attached.
51. Venkatagiri Saree (Andhra Pradesh) – Delicate silver zari with floral designs.
52. Dhakai Saree (Bangladesh) – Fine muslin with intricate thread work.
53. Uppada Saree (Andhra Pradesh) – Lightweight silk sarees with zari patterns.