Here are 5 traditional Bengali sarees to wear on Durga Puja 2022.
In the festive season, everything gets light up.Good food, getting together with friends and family, and pandal hopping while flashing your new fashionable attire are all part of the Durga Puja celebration. Women may wear a traditional saree and complementing accessories to fully participate in the auspicious five-day celebration.
There is a large selection to choose from, including dhakai jamdani, tussar, tant, baluchari, garad, and Murshidabad silk. Here are 5 traditional Bengali sarees to wear on Durga Puja 2022.
1. Dhakai jamdani
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Dhakai jamdani, one of the most popular sarees among Bengalis, originated from Dhaka, Bangladesh. It takes a long time and is tough to weave these sarees. These are frequently embellished with "panna hazar" designs, which translate to "a thousand emeralds," and are primarily exquisite flower patterns woven with gold and silver threads.These sarees are typically transparent and made of a yarn blend of silk and cotton.
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2. Baluchari
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Baluchari sarees are silk sarees that typically contain only silk or tussar and are said to have their origins in the Murshidabad village of Baluchar. The first Nawab of Bengal, Murshid Quli Khan, is thought to have introduced the Baluchari weaving style in the 18th century.
They frequently portray images and brief passages from Indian mythology, such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata, and they have an incredibly attractive and fashionable appearance.
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3. Tant
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Tant sarees, one of a Bengali woman's wardrobe essentials, are light and comfortable enough to wear as you go pandal hopping. It will nevertheless require ironing after each use.
For Dashami's sindoor khela, you could alternatively go for a traditional red and white tant saree. Phulia and tangail are the two most common types of tant sarees made of pure cotton.
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4. Kantha stitch
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These sarees, which are among the most well-known weavings from Bolpur and Shantiniketan in West Bengal, include detailed threadwork, unusual embroidery, and beautiful patterns.
Both silk and cotton can be used for kantha embroidery, which is distinguished by running stitches in vibrant colours. The patterns and designs on the sarees depict both natural phenomena and the values, culture, and folklore of Bengali rural women.
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5. Murshidabad silk
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Murshidabad silk sarees, which have been in demand since the time of the Nawabs, are light and breathable and hand-printed with vibrant patterns in the batik print style. You can wear them with ease on your evening Saptami or Shashthi strolls.
The rich themes of royal life are reflected in the saree designs, which date back to the 18th century. Artists typically hand-draw the colourful patterns.
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