Complete your visit to India with these unique fabrics
India has thousands of different and unique weaving fabrics and patterns depending on the local cultural customs and geographical differences. However, if you’re coming to India you need to purchase these top 10 Indian fabrics for your closet.
Kanjeevaram
Kanjeevaram silk saris are extremely durable and fine-looking and come in a variety of colors and designs. They are made in 10-12 days and are one of the most popular silk fabrics across the globe.
Banarasi
One of the most purchased and popular silk saris is the Banarasis which is made from metal threads of gold and silver brocades woven carefully with silk yarn and has been done since the Mughal times.
Bandhani
Coming from the suburbs of Gujarat, Bandhani saris, kurtas, and dupattas are the most purchased tie-dye styles across the globe.
Batik print
Rabindranath Tagore’s own home Shantiniketan started the art of Batik which was earlier taught at the Visva Bharati University. It is made with a wax coat and then dyed and is later decorated in a very unique manner.
Mashru
Mashru fabric is a two-sided fabric with silk on one side and cotton on the other. Earlier only Muslim men were allowed to wear the fabric, but later on, Hindus began the same and now it is known for its unique craftsmanship.
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Kosa
Another form of silk, Kosa mainly includes gold-pale, honey, tan beige, and creamy hues which are worn on auspicious occasions. For Kosa, cocoons are raised on Sal and Arjun trees and are later designed with different motif designs.
Patola
Patola fabric is known to be the pride of Gujarat and is a popular fabric across the globe which is a type of tie-dye using vibrant colors and geometric patterns that is beautiful to wear and look at.
Chanderi
Coming from the town of Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh, Chanderi is known for its floral art with peacocks and geometric designs.
Chikankari
Originating from the city of Lucknow, the delicate and detailed work of Chikankari makes it one of the finest muslin fabrics which creates stunning patterns and designs.
Zardozi
Coming into existence in the 12th century, it was earlier only worn by the royals and elite class, and now is seen worn as weddings and fashion ramps.
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