HISTORY OF SAREES
Once you understand the importance of the Saree in the Indian culture, it is not really difficult to
understand the magnanimity of the Silk Saree - the most glorious and most loved among all the
saree types. Silk is the most loved fabric, and is considered absolutely grand. So, all the special
sarees are supposed to be in – no surprises there – lush silk. Rightfully, an Indian woman’s
wardrobe or wedding trousseau is incomplete without silk sarees.
Silk Sarees are a part of every special occasion in India. They are worn at weddings and are
gifted at key events. They are even treasured and saved for generations. During weddings,
mothers, grandmothers, and grooms gift rich, handloom silk sarees, along with the wedding
jewels. Considered sacred and auspicious, silk sarees are even offered to the revered Goddesses
and to respectable women relatives. Such is the importance of silk sarees in India! This tradition
may vary slightly in every region of India, but it manifests, in some or the other form, in every
part.
An important reason for the popularity of silk is its versatility. Silk is a natural protein fabric, and
there are many variants of silk – so there is no dearth of texture variation.
Sarees are flat fabrics i.e. they are worn unstitched. One cannot bring in novelty with any kind of
stitching/ cut. The design, color, fabric, and texture variations are, thus, extremely important.
Silk is one such yarn that takes on all these aspects most beautifully. Weaving fabric and
intricate designs from silk yarn lead to the creation of stunning sarees. No other fiber can
produce the same effect or weaving pattern as silk!