1. Baluchari Saree

• Silk saree from Bishnupur, GI-tagged.
• Pallu shows scenes from the Mahabharata and Ramayana.
• Woven in silk thread with a rich, artistic look.

2. Swarnachari Saree

• A Baluchari variety woven with gold (swarna) zari.
• Shinier and more festive.
• Popular for weddings.

3. Tant Saree

• Light, crisp handloom cotton.
• Perfect for Bengal's hot, humid weather.
• The everyday saree of Bengali women.

4. Shantipur Saree

• Fine cotton from Shantipur, Nadia district, GI-tagged.
• Soft, lightweight, and elegant.
• Famous for delicate borders.

5. Dhaniakhali Saree

• Cotton from Dhaniakhali, Hooghly district, GI-tagged.
• Thicker and more durable than other tant sarees.
• Known for checks and colorful borders.

6. Begampuri Saree

• Cotton saree from Begampur, Hooghly.
• Bright colors with contrasting borders.
• Light and comfortable.

7. Tangail Saree (Phulia)

• Woven in Phulia by weavers who migrated from Tangail.
• Soft cotton with woven motifs.
• Fine texture and traditional designs.

8. Jamdani Saree

• Fine muslin with floating woven motifs.
• Very detailed and time-consuming.
• Elegant and highly valued.

9. Garad Saree

• White or off-white silk with a red border.
• Worn during Durga Puja and religious rituals.
• Undyed silk, considered pure.

10. Korial Saree

• Similar to Garad, with a white or cream body.
• Red or maroon border with rich designs.
• Traditionally worn by brides and at pujas.

11. Murshidabad Silk Saree

• Soft, lightweight silk from Murshidabad.
• Often printed or plain with borders.
• Affordable and elegant.

12. Bishnupur Silk Saree

• Silk from Bishnupur, Bankura district.
• Rich texture with traditional motifs.
• Home to Baluchari weaving too.

13. Malda Silk Saree

• Malda is a major silk-producing district.
• Smooth silk in many designs.
• Good value for money.

14. Matka Silk Saree

• Made from coarse silk waste yarn.
• Thick, textured, and rustic.
• Eco-friendly and durable.

15. Bengal Tussar Saree

• Tussar woven in Bankura and Birbhum.
• Golden, natural texture.
• Elegant for festive wear.

16. Kantha Stitch Saree

• Running-stitch embroidery from Birbhum and Bolpur.
• Shows flowers, birds, and folk scenes.
• Handmade by rural women artisans.

17. Laal Paar Saree

• White saree with a red border.
• Worn on Durga Puja's Sindoor Khela day.
• An iconic symbol of Bengali culture.

18. Shantiniketan Batik Saree

• Wax-resist dyeing made famous by Shantiniketan.
• Artistic crackle patterns.
• Linked to Rabindranath Tagore's art school.

19. Khesh Saree

• Woven from strips of old sarees, from Shantiniketan region.
• Textured and eco-friendly.
• Unique recycled craft.

20. Bengal Muslin Saree

• Very fine, soft handwoven cotton.
• Bengal was historically famous for muslin.
• Now being revived by weavers.

21. Cotton Baluchari Saree

• Baluchari designs woven on cotton instead of silk.
• Lighter and more affordable.
• Keeps the famous story-telling pallu.

22. Meenakari Baluchari Saree

• Baluchari with extra colored threads in the motifs.
• Looks like colorful enamel work.
• Vibrant and festive.

23. Tussar Jamdani Saree

• Jamdani motifs woven on tussar silk.
• Golden base with delicate patterns.
• Rich but light.

24. Silk Jamdani Saree

• Jamdani weaving on pure silk.
• Soft shine and fine details.
• Premium festive wear.

25. Muslin Jamdani Saree

• Jamdani on very fine muslin.
• Extremely light and soft.
• Considered the most refined Jamdani.

26. Matka Jamdani Saree

• Jamdani motifs on coarse matka silk.
• Textured, earthy look.
• Unique blend of rustic and elegant.

27. Tussar Kantha Saree

• Kantha embroidery on tussar silk.
• Colorful stitches on a golden base.
• Popular festive choice.

28. Nakshi Kantha Saree

• Detailed, story-telling Kantha embroidery.
• Nakshi means "artistic patterns."
• Dense, handcrafted designs.

29. Rajbalhat Saree

• Cotton handloom from Rajbalhat, Hooghly district.
• Traditional borders and fine weave.
• Long weaving heritage.

30. Samudragarh Saree

• Handloom from Samudragarh, Purba Bardhaman district.
• Cotton and silk varieties.
• Known for neat, colorful designs.

31. Nabadwip Saree

• Handloom cotton from Nabadwip, Nadia district.
• Soft and comfortable.
• Traditional borders.

32. Patachitra Saree

• Painted with Bengal Patachitra scroll art from Pingla.
• Mythological and folk stories.
• Bright, artistic designs.

33. Kalighat Painting Saree

• Inspired by Kolkata's Kalighat paintings.
• Bold lines and expressive figures.
• Unique, artistic look.

34. Terracotta Motif Saree

• Motifs inspired by Bishnupur's terracotta temples.
• Printed or woven designs.
• Earthy and cultural.

35. Alpana Design Saree

• Inspired by Bengal's alpana floor art.
• White, flowing patterns on colored bases.
• Popular for festivals.

36. Dhakai Jamdani Saree

• Originally from Dhaka, now Bangladesh, but widely sold in Bengal.
• Very fine weaving with intricate motifs.
• Highly prized and expensive.

37. Tant Jamdani Saree

• Tant cotton with Jamdani-style woven motifs.
• Light and decorative.
• Great for summer festivals.

38. Bengal Silk-Cotton Saree

• Blend of silk and cotton.
• Soft and light with a slight shine.
• Ideal for office wear.

39. Bengal Khadi Saree

• Handspun, handwoven khadi cotton.
• Breathable and eco-friendly.
• Simple and comfortable.

40. Kalka Border Tant Saree

• Tant saree with paisley (kalka) border designs.
• Classic Bengali motif.
• Traditional and graceful.

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