9 Yards & 10 Timeless Saree Work Designs You Can Flaunt This D-day

In India, you find sarees a dime a dozen, the question is which are the sarees you should look out for. Every region in India has its own type of saree work designs. They are each special owing to the way they are made or their designs.

The saree work designs in India are meant to be flaunted in the wedding season because it is not only the bride who gets to look gorgeous but even the guests you invite over to bless your big day look absolutely stunning.

Ladies, ready to rock the 7 yards of elegance? So, we select some of them from an array of saree work designs that India has and show them to you.

1. Maggam Saree

Maggam work is a type of embroidery work. It is done by the usage of gold and silver threads, even coloured at times. It also has heavy usage of stones and beads. These designs are mostly inspired by nature.

The Aari work uses a specialised needle and frame, and the resulting work looks like a chain stitch. This type of hand embroidery saree work design enhances the beauty of a piece of cloth and was a favourite of the early Mughals in India.

The sheen of the threads used for embroidery still carry and uphold the grandeur that the royalty flaunted back in the days. It is indeed a royal touch to the royalty of the celebrations.

2. Ikat Saree

Ikat is made by a resist dyeing technique. It is a unique fabric that is unlike other resist dyeing techniques. Here the yarn is dyed and not the final cloth. The yarn is supposed to be dyed very precisely as it is woven together after dyeing.

The end result of this type of dyeing is a beautiful piece of cloth, which is hard to replicate as the Ikat cloth has the same pattern on both sides. These saree work designs look rich and the characteristic blurriness of the dyes just adds to its charm.

They make for a perfect attire for the pre-wedding ceremonies like sangeet and mehendi and so on.

3. Stonework Saree

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Stonework sarees are an excellent choice for any formal occasion. It looks colourful and beautiful as it glitters under the light. The stonework initially had precious and semi-precious stones stitched on the cloth, but now it also includes stones pasted or embroidered intricately on the cloth. These saree work designs look heavy and rich, perfect for a reception or cocktail affair.

The night that your fairytale comes true, you can be dressed as the queen and flaunt the glitz and glam with your saree work designs.

4. Kanjivaram Sarees

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This is one of the most known types of saree across India. Kanjivaram saree are special sarees, which are woven out of mulberry silk and Zari. They are bright coloured sarees with distinctive borders, each of these sarees are unique in their pattern and colour.

Kanjivaram sarees are also known as Kanchipuram silk, named after the town of their origin. The bright colours of the cloth and the contrasting work are a perfect combination for the D-day when it comes to selecting the saree work designs for the various ceremonies. 

5. Banarasi Saree

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A Banarasi saree is one of the finest sarees found in India, they are also a type of weave. They are a part of almost all bridal trousseaus. They are known for their Zari brocades made out of silver and gold threads.

They have distinctly beautiful borders and floral and foliate design brocades. A Banarasi saree in India is also known as an investment for most people. The saree work designs are delicate and owning a Banarasi saree is also owning an heirloom.

Bengali sarees for the wedding are traditionally almost always a Banarasi saree in red that the bride dons. They are a great and elegant choice for the women who join in the celebrations too.

6. Chanderi Saree

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Chanderi sarees originate in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh. They are even referred to as ‘woven air’ because of how transparent and lightweight the cloth is. Chanderi sarees are known for their pastel colours but can be found in vibrant and dark colours too.

These sarees are also famous for their motifs and their glossy texture, which is hard to find or replicate. These sarees are absolute favourites for special occasions like wedding and engagements.

7. Paithani Saree

These sarees are a must in a Maharashtrian bride’s trousseau. Even if they do not wear it on their wedding day, they would wear it for at least one function. A genuine Paithani saree looks exactly the same on both sides and no two sarees are similar because of their hand-woven nature. These saree work designs are also a combination of silk and Zari which makes them look rich.

8. Gota Patti

Gota Patti sarees use metal ribbons cut in different shapes and sizes to be embroidered on the saree. These metals ribbons are used to make motifs on the saree, like geometric designs, flowers and more. This saree work design is very well known in the Rajasthan region.

Gota Patti sarees, though look heavy are actually very light to wear. The metal gives it the regal look for the celebrations.

9. Zardosi Saree

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With rich and beautiful embroidery done using different types of metal threads, Zardosi saree work designs are one of the most stunning pieces that India has to offer. At one point these threads were made from real gold and silver. These sarees can also use pearls and other precious stones, making it feel like royalty.

10. Parsi Gara Saree

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Parsi Gara saree work designs are a work of art, almost like paintings done from fine thread embroidery on rich silk. These works of art are so well done that they are even passed on from generation to generation as bridal sarees.

The base fabric is usually a dark colour, which then has an ivory or pastel coloured thread work on it that makes it more opulent. The motifs made from these threads are all inspired by nature and rarely do they have any geometric designs.

We hope this crash course helps you to start looking for the perfect sarees for your trousseau and even as a choice to be worn for your special occasions. There are various ways to flaunt the yards and twirl in elegance and each of these sarees will enhance the look for the celebrations.

Comment below to let us know if we made this choice any simpler for you? Also, tell us which one is your favourite out of the lot.