FIVE MUST-HAVE HANDLOOM COTTON SAREES FOR THIS SUMMER

If you can't resist the scorching heat in your regular designer sarees this summer, here are a few Indian handwoven weaves that you should consider keeping in your wardrobe. These handloom cotton sarees are a great addition to the same in terms of price point, comfort, range of styling and various design options. 

 

1. BEGUMPURI SAREE

Begumpuri cotton sarees are handwoven in Begumpur, a small town in West Bengal. These are made in pure cotton in striking colours with contrast borders and mostly geometric motifs mainly inspired from the design aesthetic of nearby North-east states.

Begumpuri sarees are perfect as a casual or workwear saree as the fabric is quite stable to last for a whole tiring day. These are woven in a range of yarn count from 60s (coarse cotton) to 100s (soft cotton), making it a versatile weave. As the designs are very minimal, you can easily wear it to an office meeting too. 

Shop for our Begumpuri cotton sarees here!

2. POCHAMPALLY SAREE

 Woven in Bhoodan Pochampally village in Telagana, Pochampally sarees are exquisite for its craftsmanship. Pochampally sarees involve ikat, a technique of intricate and meticulous tie- resist-dyeing in the yarn stage itself to create unique designs while weaving. It can be double or single ikat indicating whether only the warp or weft yarn is dyed or both yarns are tie- dyed. Double ikat requires such precision and expertise that it's currently practised in only three countries in the world: India, Indonesia and Japan.  

 Pochampally sarees are available in both cotton and silk, making it work both as a casual or partywear. Rich colours and unique eye- striking patterns attained by ikat sets the weave distinctly apart from the rest.

Shop for our Pochampally cotton sarees here!

 

3. MANGALAGIRI SAREE

Mangalagiri sarees come from Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh. These are minimal sarees that can be bought in a small budget, usually available in cotton, silk cotton and even pure silk these days. Their design aesthetic has also widened incorporating elements from other weaves and crafts. 

Mangalagiri cotton sarees come even in missing checks weave pattern now, that makes it lighter and more airy resembling a Kota doria's texture. 

Shop from our Mangalagiri cotton sarees here! 

 

 

 

 

4.BENGAL JAMDANI SAREE

Bengal jamdani sarees do not need any introduction. The most sought after weave amongst the handlooms among younger generation these days is a muslin jamdani saree.

These soft muslin sarees are the best choice to roam around during a hot day and adds a casual vibe to your look. These come in the softest colours with a minimal design vocabulary and with minimal or no zari.

Bengal jamdanis come in higher count cotton yarn going up to even 200s count. There is no other weave that can match the simplicity of a muslin jamdani.

Shop from our Bengal muslin jamdanis here!   

 

 

5. SAUSAR SAREE

  Sausar sarees are woven   in Madhya Pradesh. These   handloom cotton sarees are   unfortunately not much popular   as a weave but the sarees are   very pretty for its colours, small   motifs and pretty dobby thread   borders. Motifs are mostly   geometric.

  There is no use of zari in these   sarees and you can easily pair it   with a t-shirt blouse or crop top   for a different look. Since higher   count cotton of 100s or more is   used, it's perfect as a summer   wear saree.

 Check out our range of Sausar cotton sarees here! 

 

 

So now you know what to pick if have already got bored wearing only cotton summer dresses. Go grab one of these sarees online and be comfortably stylish!