28 States, 28 Sarees – Draping India’s Soul in Six Yards

India doesn’t just wear a saree 

she lives it.
From snow-kissed valleys to sun-soaked coasts, from tribal looms to royal courts each saree is a verse in India’s fabric poetry. Let’s embark on a soulful trail through 28 iconic sarees from 28 Indian states, where every thread whispers a tale of heritage, heart, and handmade magic.

1. Andhra Pradesh – Uppada Silk

Feather-light, luminous, and woven with zari dreams—Uppada sarees are elegance floating on air.

2. Arunachal Pradesh – Apatani Cotton

Earth-toned weaves with tribal whispers, crafted by women who spin stories with every stripe.

3. Assam – Muga Silk

Golden like morning sunlight, eternal like the Brahmaputra Muga is Assam’s royal gift to the world.

4. Bihar – Bhagalpuri Tussar

Rough in texture, rich in soul—Tussar drapes Bihar’s forests in silken simplicity.

5. Chhattisgarh – Kosa Silk

Raw, rustic, and rooted—Kosa is a tribal song wrapped in matte silk.

6. Goa – Kunbi Cotton

Scarlet checks and strength of spirit—once worn by Kunbi women, now revived as Goa’s textile pride.

7. Gujarat – Patola Silk

A kaleidoscope of ikat precision—each Patola is a heritage saga, dyed with devotion.

8. Haryana – Resham Dhuria

Silk threads bloom into rustic flowers Resham Dhuria sarees echo Haryana’s festive fields.

9. Himachal Pradesh – Chamba-Inspired Saree

Like Pahadi paintings on cloth—Chamba embroidery turns sarees into canvases of folklore.

10. Jharkhand – Tribal Tussar

Natural dyes, tribal rhythms—these sarees are forest verses, organically handwoven.

11. Karnataka – Ilkal Saree

Red ‘tope teni’ pallus sway in temple courtyards Ilkal brings grace to everyday rituals.

12. Kerala – Kasavu Saree

White purity bordered in gold—Kasavu is the timeless hymn of Onam and wedding vows.

13. Madhya Pradesh – Chanderi

Soft as moonlight, shimmering as tradition Chanderi glides like a breeze with zari blossoms.

14. Maharashtra – Paithani

Peacocks, lotuses, and royal echoes Paithani is where silk meets poetry.

15. Manipur – Moirang Phee

Sacred geometry in weave—triangular borders that hold age-old beliefs and elegance alike.

16. Meghalaya – Jainsem-Inspired Saree

Draped like clouds, layered with lore these sarees are an ode to Meghalaya’s grace.

17. Mizoram – Puan Saree

Bold grids, tribal pride—Puans are the heartbeat of Mizo heritage reimagined.

18. Nagaland – Ao-Inspired Saree

Sharp lines, fearless soul—adapted from Ao shawls, these sarees speak resilience.

19. Odisha – Sambalpuri Ikat

Shankha, chakra, matsya—woven in warp and weft. Odisha’s soul dances in Sambalpuri.

20. Punjab – Phulkari Saree

Fields of flowers stitched in joy—Phulkari is Punjab’s embroidered celebration.

21. Rajasthan – Leheriya Saree

Like desert winds and festival songs—Leheriya sways with waves of vibrant dye.

22. Sikkim – Bhutia-Inspired Saree

Dragons, prayers, and Himalayan grace—these brocade drapes are sacred silken mantras.

23. Tamil Nadu – Kanjeevaram Silk

Temple towers, sacred borders—Kanjeevaram is the queen of silks, bold and bridal.

24. Telangana – Gadwal Saree

Cotton comfort meets silk grandeur—Gadwal’s interlock weave is subtle magic.

25. Tripura – Risa-Inspired Saree

From tribal torsos to modern hearts—Risa motifs now dance in saree borders with pride.

26. Uttar Pradesh – Banarasi Saree

Woven with Mughal dreams and zari gold—Banarasi is the saree of promises and celebrations.

27. Uttarakhand – Ringaal Inspired Saree

Bamboo crafts translated in thread—earthy, simple, and mindful like the mountains.

28. West Bengal – Baluchari Saree

Where myth becomes motif—Baluchari pallus narrate epics in every pleat.

A Final Drape:

These sarees aren’t just fabrics—they’re living legacies, shaped by hands, hearts, and heritage.
They carry the climate of a region, the identity of its women, the rhythm of its rituals.
To wear a saree is to wear a story.
To preserve one is to protect an art.
And to pass it on—is to ensure India keeps draping her soul, six yards at a time.