Whether you are dressing to impress, or dressing for fun, a saree can come to your rescue for almost every occasion. Since time immemorial, it has been a graceful outfit, with over 30 types of sarees in India alone. One of the most elegant pieces of clothing, a woman can wear, a saree can be worn in a traditional, formal or modern event. More and more women are seen adorning it to formal atmospheres like offices. While one can choose according to one’s own preferences of material, color, design or even weather, we bring to you some emerging and some established saree brands.
Ritu Kumar
The largest and most respected designer wear brand in India, owning a Ritu Kumar saree is like owning a piece of heritage. Known for its distinctive use of colors, fabric quality, and different styles of work done on it, a saree from this brand is bound to get you a compliment every time you wear it.
Satya Paul
Another go-to label for celebrities, for formal or informal events, every saree has been created and developed with great love and care. The brand is often credited with raising awareness about Indian fabrics and textiles on a global scale and the late designer was one of the first ones to present aesthetic as modern. With every piece designed and made with detail, a Satya Paul saree can never go wrong.
FabIndia
With over 300 stores in India and a presence in 14 countries, this Tata Group venture employees over 55,000 artisans across the country. The brands affordable and contemporary sarees are ones to guarantee head turns.
Manish Malhotra
From the house of the famous Bollywood designer, the sarees of this brand are synonymous with style and modern design. Established in 2005, any piece from this brand is statement. It is one of the most trusted brands by women.
Kalanjali
Kalanjali caters to every saree enthusiast, offering a range of sarees to choose from. Started in 1992, by Ramoji Groups in Hyderabad, every artefact, as they call it, is handpicked from craftsmen along the length and breadth of the country. With modern and traditional pieces to choose from, one cannot never go wrong with a Kalanjali saree
Meena Bazaar
The brand from delhi, it is one of the most preferred brands for saree wearers. Affordable, reputed and popular are some words often used to describe the brand. The collections from Meena Bazaar often feature a wide range of this elegant piece of nine yards in different and vivid palettes, leaving the customer spoilt for choice.
Bharatsthali
Credited with bringing an ethnic revolution in India, the silk sarees from Bharatsthali are certified with a silk mark by the Government Of India. Beautifully crafted handloom sarees, soft and comfortable cotton sarees, a wide range of silk sarees are sure to mesmerize even the non-interested ones. The brand also offers an online presence, with benefits like cash on delivery, and 2-day return guarantee, making online shopping a pleasurable experience.
Nalli
One of the best and oldest brands in the saree market, it has been offering some of the best in style and range sarees since more than 90 years now. It has established itself as a household name for some exquisite silks with every saree coming from the brand exhibiting heritage and quality.
There are many other brands that offer a wide variety to choose from. And this versatile garment has been captivating hearts since long, by making a woman of any shape or size look elegant be it a formal, informal or traditional event.