Silk sarees is the best gift for Indian weddings -

Giving silk sarees as gift at Bengali marriage, Gujrati marriage , Marathi marriage and other occasion is a very old tradition in India. A silk saree graces every occasion through the subcontinent. Silk symbolizes essence of purity and represents rich tradition of India.

Silk is a natural protein fiber produced by a silkworm spinning around its cocoon. This filament is unwound to obtain silk. Yarn is produced which is dyed, warped, and finally woven to produce silk. When dyed, this lustrous and smooth cloth adds marvels of royalty to the person wearing it. The silk sarees are popular all over the world for its durability, rich texture, shades, comfort and an everlasting luster. Silk sarees are elegant, classy, and fit for every season.

There are eight major varieties of silk produced by a distinct assortment of silkworms feeding on a specific host plant. They are-

Kancheepuram:

Also known as kancheevaram saree, it is the finest silk saree in the world because of its double warp and double weft. It has gold motifs incorporated by dipping the silk thread in liquid gold and silver which enhances the beauty and value of the saree. This beautiful saree has colored threads throughout its borders woven in a tribal style that is typical of this style.

Paithani:

This type of saree is made of silk and intricate metallic patterns. The colours used in this saree are derived from natural sources like flowers, leaves and soil. It has motifs of Jain temples, peacock, lotus flowers and other designs taken from the Ajanta caves.

Patola:

This is the finest sort of handloom of Gujarat and completes Gujarati matrimony. It is woven with clarity and precision. It takes four to six months to weave this type of saree depending on the design. It mainly has geometric designs, folk motifs and flaming colors.

Thanchoi:

This saree has a blend of colours. It has pictorial motifs and various geometrical patterns. Its pallu is woven in the holy city of Banaras.

Banarasi:

This saree is made in the holy city of Banaras. Also known as Banaras brocade, it is very popular and expensive. It has elaborate brocaded ornament, infused with gleaming zari, woven on a very heavy silk gauge. It has a Persian ornament style, which includes gold thread work. It has delicate floral, architectural ornaments, figures and animals rendered on multi-colored brocaded silk. The border pattern is thin in width, as compared to its counterparts but dense and delicate. It takes three to six months for highly-skilled weavers to weave a single saree.

Bandhni:

This saree originates from Rajasthan and Gujarat. They are designed using the tradition method of hand tie dye which is also known as Bandhej. The saree is folded on itself and the folded layers have tiny knots sewn into them. The Rajasthani color palette favors light and bright colors, which is understandable given the monochrome landscapes of the region.

Ikkat:

This saree from Orissa has a metallic finish and heavy gauge silk with delightful dyed yarn patterns. It has heavy threadwork borders and pallus with geometrical ikkat patterning.

Khadi:

Silk sarees are fit for every season but khadi silk, because of its warmth, is appropriate for winter weddings. It is also known as an ahimsa saree.

Good to own, and best to gift, an art silk saree is ideal among the genre of silk wedding sarees. One can see the rich, vibrant and wonderful hues at Gujarati Vivaah. In bengali marriage where wearing a silk saree on every occasion is embedded in the culture and tradition.