Dr.N.N. MAHAPATRA
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Bengali Saree is one of a kind, which is impeccable and extremely beautiful. These Sarees are the Handloom heritage of Bengal and have been in the culture for years.
Such beautiful Bengali Saree types are from multiple areas of Bengal. It is the creative work of all Handloom weavers of West Bengal as a result we get literal fabric making a beautiful Bengali Saree.
The authenticity of Bengali Sarees is shared between a varied range of fabrics and a clustered art integrity that forms all the organs of a wedding ceremony. A wedding ceremony which is suitable, customisable and really very budget-friendly in all terms. I believe such unique designs are exactly what you need.
Pairing a cotton Saree is the next best thing. The soft fabric is weaved by native Bengali handloom weavers. And, an attire which is highly flexible and customisable too.
As a wearer, you might have a lot of demand for your outfit. A Bengali Saree flawlessly fulfils all those at ease. All you have to do is, wear it in the most traditional way; and let the magic happen.
A Saree should be expressing your emotions better than you, and I believe it should be comfortable and pretty at the same time. Those Indian Brides, who choose Bong Sarees must like native and Indianised weavings a lot. The traditional Bengali weave is still living in these Sarees.
The Indian saree is a garment steeped in culture and history. Every state in India has its own version of this nine or six yard attire. A saree is a woven saga of the history of its native region. For example, take the sarees of West Bengal. There are many varieties of the traditional weaves that Bengal takes pride in.
Known for their Quality look and Neat work, Bengali Sarees are one of the most popular in India and around the world.
Bengali traditional sarees mean Tant sarees that mainly include Cotton Tant Saree, Dhakai Jamdani Saree, Handloom Sarees, Tussar Silk Sarees, Baluchari Sarees, Tant Banarasi Sarees & many more.
These Different types of Authentic sarees in West Bengal are mostly Handwoven rather than power looms.
All these unique things make them stand out from other Indian Sarees. Mostly floral, The Bengali saree designs reflect the different cultures of East and West Bengal.
Bengali Silk Sarees are not only Murshidabad Silk Sarees or Bishnupuri Silk Sarees, you can find several verities of Silk Handloom sarees in Bengal.
Bengal Silk Sarees in Bengal and Kolkata mainly comprise Bumper Silk (Type of Silk) and Zari.
These Silk Sarees are often considered the best Silk handloom sarees in terms of glossiness.
- Phulia Bengali Saree
A lightweight saree . The fabric of this Saree is extremely soft, and the weaver has taken extra care with the material and the way it covers the border and the ‘Pallu’ region.
There is a special affection for Bengali Saree designs like these. The simplicity of the fabric, and the unique red and white combination, make this a perfect pre-wedding ritual outfit.
- Dhakai Jamdani Bengali Saree
Jamdani Sarees has to be one of the most adored Sarees in the World.
Mainly originating from East Bengal (Currently Bangladesh), the Jamdani Sarees are one of a kind.
There exist numerous amount of amazing designs like Korat, Minakari Jamdani Sarees, Muslin, Silk Jamdani, Cotton Jamdani Sarees, Matka Silk Jamdani Sarees, and many more.
Nowadays there are 2 types of Dhakai Jamdani in terms of texture one is Soft Jamdani and the other is Starchy.
This particular Saree is known to be extremely popular and it is considered the pride of Bengal. This particular Cotton Bengali Saree is popular around the country, and the best part is it is highly comfortable. Although not as soft as other handloom sarees, Dhakai Jamdani is a classic Indian Saree that falls under the crusty category. This is slightly harder, and perfect for your pre-wedding rituals, like Haldi or even the ‘Aiburobhat‘.
- Dhakai Muslin Bengali Saree
Like Jamdani, this also has a very pretty cotton base and a sleek embroidery of golden thread. The only difference lies around the weaving thread. In Muslin Cotton Sarees, the base is made out of the finest silk and cotton threads. These Sarees are an absolute delight, especially the way it is worn and styled. I would suggest such Bengali Saree for the occasion of the pre-wedding functions rituals, Pujas and other nitty-gritty.
- Taant Bengali Saree
Bengal Cotton Tant Sarees are known for their High-quality Cotton & Enormous amount of designs. Besides that, in many parts of Bengal like Samudragarh, Fulia & Shantipur, these Sarees are still completely handcrafted.
With a brief history behind them, the Bengali Handloom Sarees are the newest updated version of Traditional Bengali Tant Sarees and Tangail Sarees. It is the mixing pot of different cultures of different regions of Bengal.
Bengal Tant Sarees is one of the most beloved Sarees in the whole of India. In other words, Tant Sarees is the melting point of all the different cultures of Bengal.
Bengali Tant Sarees should be your 1st choice if you are asking for Quality, Comfortability & Affordability at the same time. Tant Banarasi Sarees everyone knows about Banarasi Sarees, right? But when we talk about Tant Banarasi Sarees, it is much more different from the actual Banarasi Sarees.
These non-traditional Tant Saree Designs get updated every year, which is probably one of the primary reasons behind their growing popularity.
These Bengali Handlooms sarees mostly attract new Generation Saree wearers, as these are updated and modernized versions of traditional Bengali as well as Tangail saree motifs and also require less caring compared to traditional Bengali Tant Sarees.
Tant Banarasi Sarees everyone knows about Banarasi Sarees, right? But when we talk about Tant Banarasi Sarees, it is much more different from the actual Banarasi Sarees.
Talking about the differences between both, let’s start with Fabric. Bengali Tant Banarasi Sarees are mostly made with Tussar Silk or Tussar Cotton as a base and Cotton and weavers use Golden Zaris in thread work. And to make the Border or Par the authentic Bengali Tant Banarasi uses velvet.
However, these days keeping in mind the affordability, a handful of weavers have started to weave these sarees with “Bumper” which is imported Chinese silk which may look bright in light but feels highly uncomfortable to most of the people wearing them.
And sadly in the majority of the cases now these Banarasi Sarees are being made with machines only a very few weavers are only making this by hand.
Fulia Tant Sarees Fulia in West Bengal used to be the epicenter of Bengal Tant Saree after the partition.
We still know these Fulia Tant Sarees for their use of High-Quality materials, exclusive designs & Astonishing Border Designs in different Tant Sarees of Bengal.
Not to mention there is hardly any type of Sarees that is not made in Fulia, meanwhile, Shantipuri Cotton Sarees are eminently known for their special Cotton Tant Saree type.
Most of the Current weavers in India have already opted for machines or Power looms for production, but in Fulia there is still a handful number of weavers who are still trying their best to keep this near-extinct art alive .
This is the most popular Bengali Saree in cotton. The soft and sleek fabric makes it the perfect apparel for almost every Indian occasion. Trust me such a Saree deserves no introduction. A Tant saree is surely meant to be worn for the occasion of Haldi. The Haldi Ceremony calls for you to wear a saree, that is easily wearable and wash-friendly too. Almost every Bengali woman would have a Tant saree in her wardrobe–it is an indispensable staple. A Tant saree is made from cotton, and they are highly wearable on any given day due to their light weight. In Bengal, about five types of Tant sarees are made depending on the region. A Tant saree never goes out of style.
- Garad Sarees
Garad sarees usually come in red and white or off-white colour combinations. They are often called as the famous Lal-Par saree due to the staple colour combo of red and white. Such sarees are made in Murshidabad district, and they are often worn during Durga Puja by the traditional Bengali women. Nowadays, there are different colour variants of the Garad or Lal-Par saree available in the market.
- Shantipuri Bengali Saree
Shantipuri Cotton Saree is something that absolutely deserves no introduction. This is a Handloom Cotton Saree, and it is made in the Shantipur town of West Bengali. The native weave is just way too comfortable, and the appearance is even more pretty.
As a sleek and basic saree, this is supposed to be in your Bridal trousseau but is not really a necessity to be worn for the purpose of the wedding ceremony. It can be worn for other events like post-wedding functions, or even as your back-to-office look.
- Mulmul Cotton Bengali Saree
The most popular option for a Bengali Saree, most Indian women, choose this basic cotton Saree as their Instagram Hit. The simplicity of the fabric, and the minimalistic embroidery on top of it. That is the main attraction of a Saree like this.
Trust me, you wouldn’t really be disappointed with how this particular thing turned out for your wedding day. This can be a part of your bridal trousseau, but do not wear it for any bridal rituals.
- Begumpuri Bengali Saree
Yes, isn’t it a classy Bengali Saree? Yes, it is extremely elegant and has the best border and base work going on the rest of the Saree. The beauty lies around the base of the Saree, while the rest of the Pallu and the pleats are highly minimalistic.
This is a kind of Saree that can be a part of your Bridal trousseau, but not for the wedding day. It is more like a post-wedding newlywed Saree style. In fact, you can wear it as your back-to-office look too.
- Dhaniakhali Saree Bengali Saree
A typical Saree type from Bangladesh, a Dhanikali fabric is just out of the world. The beauty of this Saree lies in the fabric and the way it is worn on the wedding day. Trust me, you should wear it for your Nanni-Mukh or other morning rituals too.
The beauty of this occasion is actually surrounded around the festival of marriage, similarly, such a bright and delightful Saree only adds up to your Bridal trousseau.
Dhaniakhali is a village in Hooghly district, West Bengal. And cotton sarees woven here have characteristics like a thick border and small Cotton stripes or checks all over the body and as these sarees are a bit thicker compared to normal Tant Sarees, it has a longer durability.
- Kantha Stitch Bengali Saree
Kantha means Blanket or Rag. Historically, women across Bengal used to stitch these Kanthas in their homes using stitches and that style of stitching got implemented on sarees and got popularized as Kantha Stich Sarees. The beauty of this design is just out of this universe. You might see multiple Kantha Stich Sarees around the country, like the Chikankari type of Lucknow and Gota Patti from Rajasthan.
The real Kantha work of Bengali has to be done on a pretty white Tussar silk. Here, the weaver has created a similar style over the best cotton Bengali Saree.
Kantha sarees are made using the namesake stitch that involves intricately doing thread-work on a fabric. Ideally, running stitches are done in typical Kantha embroidery. It was originally meant to recycle old and discarded materials like quilt and old clothes into something more useful. Later, weavers started working up the Kantha magic in sarees as well.
- Khesh Bengali Saree
This is one of the most creative Handloom Sarees from Bengal. The beauty of this Saree lies around the base region, which is covered with the most beautiful Saree cut outs from a Kalamkari fabric.
Khesh Saree is also referred to as a Patch-work Saree, and this is typically worn for most Indian Pujas. The popularity of this Saree is mostly seen around the time of ‘Saraswati Puja’ when many Bengali Girls wear it for their Puja Glam.
- Tangail Bengali Saree
This is one of those typical Sarees that deserve no Introduction of their own. This is more like a formidable fabric Saree, which is typically from the eastern region of Bengal.
This particular Teal combination is actually a perfect shade for all the brown skin ladies who wants to get nice attire, for their morning rituals, or pre-wedding functions.
- Dhakai Jamdani Benarasi Bengali Saree
Dhakai Jamdani is a very popular Tant Saree in Bengali. In a similar fashion, there is a wide variety of Bengali Silk Sarees which is from the same family.
Dhakai Jamdani Benarasi is a Mashup between Taant Saree and a Silk. A Benarasi is the finest silk Saree, which is the typical Bridal attire for Bengali brides. This is just a subtle Mashup Attire.
- Tussar Bengali Saree
Tasar is a weave of Malda district in West Bengal. The Tasar sarees are held special for their floral and paisley motifs, and a crisp texture that renders a noble look to the wearer. These sarees come in a range of colours, especially off-white and beige.
This is a beautiful silk Saree, which is extremely ethnic to the Bengali culture. Wearing a Tussaar Saree is one of the best styles, and this would never go out of fashion.
A Bengali Lady would love to have this as her Post-Wedding back-to-office look. The simplicity of this Saree is the main attraction of these sarees.
Bengal Tussar Silk Sarees are the most underrated Sarees. Tussar Silk Sarees in West Bengal are one of the purest Tussar Silk saree.
Big Borders with Zari or Velvet work & neat Floral Hardworking are some impressive talking points in explaining Tussar Silk Tant Sarees.
In this market, It’s very hard to understand which is Real Tussar and which is not because of the easy availability of its cheap alternatives like “Bumper” and other harmful materials. A real Tussar Saree can cost around Rs.2000 to Rs.20000 depending on the motifs.
Besides, there are many types of Tussar Silk Sarees in West Bengal, like Plain Tussar Silk Sarees and Pure Tussar Silk Sarees.
- Baluchari Bengali Saree
Bishnupur is the heaven that comes out when we think about Silk Baluchari Saree. Mainly originating from Murshidabad, these Baluchari sarees are one of the most Popular Bengal Tant Sarees. Baluchari Saree in Silk is the most common that is mostly used to showcase famous scenes of stories of Hindu Mythology.
But in recent days, The Pure Cotton Balucharis gathered momentum as one of the most adored sarees in India, especially in South India.
In Cotton, Baluchari Saree Designs is a bit different from what you will find in Silk.
A Baluchari Silk Saree is one of the finest drapes that are there in Bengali culture. These Sarees are extremely simple, but the material is ‘BOMB’.
This can actually be your Saree for the Wedding Reception or other associated events. It is ornamented, and quite fancy.
A Baluchori or Baluchari saree is a prized possession that is cherished by every woman, who loves Indian silken nine yards, and that too, handmade. Baluchori sarees of West Bengal are an excellent counterpart of the Banarasi sarees of Uttar Pradesh. It is believed that the first Nawab of West Bengal, Murshid Quli Khan, introduced the Baluchori style of weaving to the namesake village (Baluchor) in the 18th century. The origin of the weaving style is in Dhaka, which was a part of India before partition. Most of the Baluchori sarees depict scenes from the Hindu scriptures like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Due to the recurring floods in the Bhagirathi River in Baluchor, the weavers have shifted base to Bishnupur.
- Matka Silk Saree
The beauty of Matka sarees lies around the flaccid fabric. It has some really unique borders, and some really unique boxes drawn around the entire Saree. It is not actually drawn, but the squares are formed during the weaving process.
These sarees have a soft elegance to them. It feels like a bridal Saree, but better with the most elegant borders and pallu Gota Patti’s work. In fact, this Saree deserves to be at the top of anybody Bridal shopping list, most importantly for the Haldi Ceremony.
- Korial Bengali Saree
The nativized Benrasi Saree is exactly what you have to know about a Korial Saree. This is a concoction of Benrasi with that of a Bengali Silk Saree. The main attraction lies around the beautiful Enamelled Pallu, Pleats and the borders.
Let’s just say, the entire Saree is a delight, and it is covered with the finest Meenakari work. The work is undoubtedly the best, and I would highly suggest such a Saree for your Bridal Attire, that is your reception dress.
The Korial saree is a more refined version of the Garad saree. It is distinguished by its ornamental borders and the pallu that bear attractive motifs. Like Garad, Korial saree is a symbol of purity. Hence, they are also worn by the women in festive occasions.
- Murshidabadi Silk Saree
This kind of saree is especially made in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. Its solid colour varieties and the lovely patterns printed on the pallu make it truly desirable. The sarees have a shiny appearance, which make them good to be worn during festivals and special days. The coloured patterns on these sarees are generally hand-drawn by the artist.
