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Handloom refers to the different types of wooden frames which are used by skilled artisans to weave fabrics extracted from natural fibres like cotton, silk, etc. Sarees produced using these are known as handloom sarees. They represent the simplistic beauty, grace and elegance of Indian goddesses.

One can find different sarees and draping styles all over India. Each of them differ in materials, production techniques, designs and in their intricate details. It is this difference and diversity that adds to their beauty and cultural significance. As a piece of clothing, they speak volumes about India’s notion of ‘Unity in Diversity’. These sarees represent the cultural history, tradition and rituals of the place they belong to. 

रम्या ⚘ Chanderi Silk Saree ⚘ 15 रम्या ⚘ Chanderi Silk Saree ⚘ 15
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Made & Mkt by: Vijay kohli Product Code: 4081-VCS-15
Some wandering rays of an aimless light, Carelessly slipped into my loom the previous night… Their whimsical sparks got woven away, Within the mortal strands too busy at play… My warp was so adulterated with this vagabond burst of light That it regularly assumed a halo that blinded sight… When the t..
Rs.7,500.24
मृणालिनी ☘ Gajji Silk ☘ Ajrakh Bandhani Saree ~ 13 मृणालिनी ☘ Gajji Silk ☘ Ajrakh Bandhani Saree ~ 13
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Made & Mkt by: Zuber Khatri Product Code: 4023-G-ABS-13
A familiar chatter swells in the air as feet chase the trail of a carelessly flying odhani in the by-lanes of Bhuj, spilling colors all over. While the women are busy tying knots in fabric, their whispered secrets quietly sneak into these tied bundles. They remain unnoticed but intact till the ..
Rs.10,499.94
मृणालिनी ☘ Gajji Silk ☘ Ajrakh Bandhani Saree ~ 9 मृणालिनी ☘ Gajji Silk ☘ Ajrakh Bandhani Saree ~ 9
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Made & Mkt by: Zuber Khatri Product Code: 4023-G-ABS-09
A familiar chatter swells in the air as feet chase the trail of a carelessly flying odhani in the by-lanes of Bhuj, spilling colors all over. While the women are busy tying knots in fabric, their whispered secrets quietly sneak into these tied bundles. They remain unnoticed but intact till the ..
Rs.9,599.83
मृणालिनी ☘ Mul Cotton ☘ Ajrakh Bandhani Saree ~ 2 मृणालिनी ☘ Mul Cotton ☘ Ajrakh Bandhani Saree ~ 2
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Made & Mkt by: Zuber Khatri Product Code: 4023-G-ABS-02
A familiar chatter swells in the air as feet chase the trail of a carelessly flying odhani in the by-lanes of Bhuj, spilling colors all over. While the women are busy tying knots in fabric, their whispered secrets quietly sneak into these tied bundles. They remain unnoticed but intact till the ..
Rs.3,899.81
At the Crack of Dawn ✲ Maheshwari Silk . Batik Saree ✲ 15 At the Crack of Dawn ✲ Maheshwari Silk . Batik Saree ✲ 15
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Made & Mkt by: Vividh By Fabrics Of India Product Code: 4027-G-HPB-15
Lying in the western frontiers of India, the Gujarat province with its 1600 km long coastline has been the centre for international trade since ancient times. The trade vastly depended on agricultural produce and products of fine craftsmanship, port of Mundra being one of the major stops during anci..
Rs.5,950.16
दस्तूर ❂ Gajji Silk . Ajrakh Saree { 10 } दस्तूर ❂ Gajji Silk . Ajrakh Saree { 10 }
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Made & Mkt by: Vividh By Fabrics Of India Product Code: 4027-GSAS-10
Long time ago, there was a king of Sindh, who like any other king, was fond of royal luxuries and used to sleep on a new bedspread everyday. One day, when his servant was about to change the bed sheet, the king stopped him, saying “Aaj Rakh” (keep it today); he had liked it so much. It was a beautif..
Rs.6,749.82
सिन्धु ✛ Handwoven . Cotton Bandhani Saree ✛ 10 सिन्धु ✛ Handwoven . Cotton Bandhani Saree ✛ 10
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Made & Mkt by: Zuber Khatri Product Code: 4023-ZC-10
A familiar chatter swells in the air as feet chase the trail of a carelessly flying odhani in the by-lanes of Bhuj, spilling colors all over. While the women are busy tying knots in fabric, their whispered secrets quietly sneak into these tied bundles. They remain unnoticed but intact till the ..
Rs.3,850.08
सिन्धु ✛ Handwoven . Cotton Bandhani Saree ✛ 4 सिन्धु ✛ Handwoven . Cotton Bandhani Saree ✛ 4
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Made & Mkt by: Zuber Khatri Product Code: 4023-ZC-04
A familiar chatter swells in the air as feet chase the trail of a carelessly flying odhani in the by-lanes of Bhuj, spilling colors all over. While the women are busy tying knots in fabric, their whispered secrets quietly sneak into these tied bundles. They remain unnoticed but intact till the ..
Rs.3,449.75
Assamese Handwoven ✽ Mekhela Sador ✽ A Assamese Handwoven ✽ Mekhela Sador ✽ A
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Made & Mkt by: Atut Product Code: 2456-MS-01
At the heart of it all... closest to its spirit, where nature is at its best… time too takes a pause & breathes! …Steep mountains make their way into the narrow trails of Hajo; in the Kamrup district of Assam, submerged under dense flora & fauna...lush green greets the eye and hillocks dot t..
Rs.3,599.94
बेला ✤ Kalamkari Motif . Block Printed . Cotton Saree ✤ B बेला ✤ Kalamkari Motif . Block Printed . Cotton Saree ✤ B
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Made & Mkt by: Vividh By Fabrics Of India Product Code: 4027-BKP-02
it is very difficult to find an art without nature, cause nature is everywhere. Mother nature has inspired us in every way from the beginning especially in art. Viewing its beauty lifts our spirit and ignites up our creativity. Kalam-Kari is result of illumination of creativity and emotion of those ..
Rs.2,450.18
भक्तिप्रिया ✼ Begampuri Cotton Sarees ✼ 1 भक्तिप्रिया ✼ Begampuri Cotton Sarees ✼ 1
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Made & Mkt by: Vividh By Fabrics Of India Product Code: 4027-BGS-BGS-01
Myriad are the terrains of this surface... patterned across the span by its local, to tell tales of their patch.... Do they weave flora on it, or dig minerals from deep within, is it to live through the harsh rocky mountains... surviving the subzero climates to emerge with the rising summer sun and ..
Rs.3,349.80
Made & Mkt by: Shri Purshottam Jharia Product Code: 3800-PRS-20
From the plateaus of Madhya Pradesh, to the arid Thar Desert of Rajastha, to those of salt along the coastal lines of Arabian sea in Kutchh... she pulled a fistful of inspiration from where ever her clan moved, to embellish her ‘Odhni’ and ‘Ghagra’ with it. Champa, Dhola maru, Jalam Buta, Mirchi and..
Rs.1,569.77
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Saree Traditions of India

The tradition of wearing sarees or saree-like drapery goes way back in time. Indian history has accounted for several mentions of sarees since time immemorial. Various paintings, poems, and literature talk about the significance of sarees and their evolution. The word ‘sattika’ has been mentioned in early Sanskrit literature which evolved to become the word, ‘sari.’ This sattika or sari was composed of three pieces, namely- Antriya (lower garment), Uttariya (veil worn over the head and shoulders), and Stanpatta (chest band). This is mentioned in Sanskrit and the Buddhist Pali literature of 6th century BC. Other works in Sanskrit such as the Kadambari by Banabhatta and ancient Tamil poetry, Silappadhikaram, have also described women dressed in exquisite drapery or sarees.
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The literary and historical sources from India highlights the different styles of draping a saree and the different names given to it. Even today, we find different sarees and draping styles all over India. It is this difference and diversity in Indian sarees that adds to their beauty and cultural significance. Every saree is an expression of a state culture embedded in the Indian culture. As a piece of clothing, these sarees speak volumes about India’s notion of ‘unity in diversity’ and how a single piece of cloth worn differently by Indian women, connects them and creates a perfect balance of religion, culture, and distinctiveness..
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Today, in India, more than a hundred clusters are making handloom sarees, using different types of material like silk, cotton, silk-cotton, linen etc., in techniques like block printing, embroidery, applique, hand painting and more..
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Due to its unique techniques and aesthetics, many sarees, like Banarasi saree, Chanderi saree, Kanchipuram saree, Maheshwari saree, Swalkuchi saree, Bhagalpuri saree, Paramkudi saree, Bagh printed saree, etc. are named after their clusters..
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Frequently asked question about Handloom

A piece of art created using hands, mind and heart. Handloom is a simple machine for weaving. It is loom that is used to weave fabrics without the use of electricity and thus it’s a manual operating system. The sarees made using this are known as handloom sarees. A perfect weave demands the coordination of mind and body and the dedication from the heart. The ‘hand woven sarees’ show the weaver’s aspiration of simply bringing beauty, elegance and grace to life along with providing a glimpse of Indian heritage and culture in it.

Handloom sarees depict the culture, heritage of the place they come from and transmit the experiences and feelings of the weaver. This craft is a tradition handed down from generations to generations. Investing in handloom means doing your bit in preserving a traditional craft and supporting an artisanal community. Also since the looms are operated completely by hand. This makes it a slow, green and labour intensive process resulting in a carbon footprint that is close to zero.

Handloom sarees are woven by hand and power loom sarees by machine, powered with the engine. Handloom is a dying skill, rapidly being replaced by Power-Loom. As it produces fast and at cheaper rates. Despite of that the sarees produce on power-loom are merely a six-yard of fabric, hardly personalised, all workers are just a part of the machinery, a mechanical system where repetition is the saviour. As masses are drawn to the attraction of low rate, left with no choice, many weavers have unwittingly adopted power-loom but still, there are quite a handful of humans in the remote areas who refuse to give up their tradition and what they stand for.

No, some sarees with very sheer fabric may not come with blouse pieces. For more details, please refer to the "Product Info" section located below the product description. This section will provide you with specific information about what is included with each saree.

The difference between block printed and screen printed sarees lies in the technique used to create the designs on the fabric.

Block printed saree: Block printing is a traditional form of textile printing that involves using carved wooden blocks to apply the design onto the fabric. Skilled artisans dip the wooden block in dye or ink and then press it onto the fabric, repeating the process to create intricate patterns. Screen printing, on the other hand, is a more modern and mechanized technique. In screen printing, a mesh screen with the desired design is used. The screen is coated with a stencil of the design, and then the ink is applied over it. A squeegee is used to push the ink through the mesh, transferring the design onto the fabric below.