The concept of wearing saree has seen its own evolution, from being a strictly traditional wear to women nowadays making it as a go to look, work and outing wear. And why not, from designers to celebrities to bloggers, saree is adorned and embraced in full versatility. And Cotton is one of the most comfortable and breathable fabric for summers. Almost every state in India has its own traditional signature cotton saree. Bearing the harsh summer temperature in India, women often prefer to wear cotton.
As a rich and diversified country, we have enough options of cotton sarees for every occasion. Khadi being one of the oldest and most used fabric. There are several types of weaving styles, patterns symbolise the various Indian sarees, for every saree has its distinct attribute. Thinking of taking on saree this summer? Check out our list of 10 cotton sarees suitable for every occasion.
Sambalpuri Saree
Indian women should never stop thanking Odisha state for its beautiful ikats and traditional weaving. Known for its different weaving techniques, sambalpuri sarees infuses traditional motifs like flowers, wheels and shells in its sarees. The threads are first tie-dyed and laterwoven into fabric form, adding to the richness of the whole process and art.
Kanjeevaram saree
Named after the small town of Kanchipuram in Bangalore, Kanjeevaram sarees are made with utmost care by the craftsman living in that town. Also, the bright colour remains by far the most attractive element in this saree which is high preferred by the South Indian women. Although the silk Kanjeevaaram sarees are more popular, there are few varieties of cotton sarees as well.
Khadi saree
The most favoured and most breathable material, khadi sarees are made traditionally using handlooms and hand-spun cotton yarns. You simply cannot survive summers without adding this to your wardrobe staple.
Chanderi saree
Traditional sari from Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh. With the perfect blend of lustre, quality and outstanding prints, Chanderi cotton sarees have traditional coin prints, Flora art, Peacocks and geometrics are woven into different chanderi patterns. Chanderi Sarees are also famous for its silk sarees which are counted amongst the finest sarees India has ever made.
Dhakai saree
As the name suggest, Dhakai sarees are originally from Dhaka, Bangladesh. With time it was widely worn in the east, especially Bengal. There are the normal Dhakai sarees with plain thread work and then there are those with golden thread work unknown as the Zamdani Dhakai sarees.
Chikankari saree
Like the name suggests, Chikankari is all about embroidery, chikan means embroidery. It was initiated as a white on white embroidery work but with time it is now done in varied colours. This artfully done a white on white embroidery work but with time it is now done in varied colours. This artfully done embroidery work is delicate and the pure definition of beauty and is exclusively available in Lucknow.
Gadwal saree
Originally from the Western part of India, Gadwal sarees come in earth light subtle and earth colours. Now, in order to meet the changing market, they are now made in vibrant colours as well. Gold and copper shades of zari work are used on Gadwal sarees.
Pochampally saree
Pochampallyn sarees are made in Bhoodan pochampally, Telangana. Famous for geometric patterns in ikat style of dyeing, pocylehampally sarees are made of fine cotton. And sometimes you will also find the cotton blended with silk. Pick this 9 yard of absolute beauty for any occasion.
Kota Doria saree
Kota Doria sarees are woven in Rajasthan, made of cotton and have square-like patterns known as khats. The khats or the square check pattern on the fabric of Kota saree is methodically woven in traditional pit loom in order to process the desired outcome. These delicate khats are the marks of a Kota Doria saree.
