You never need a special occasion to wear a saree. And when it comes to comfy and chic, you definitely can’t leave out cotton sarees from the conversation. With several retro trends coming back, it’s now trendy to rock an evergreen summer saree. Still not sure? Check out these summer sarees from our favourite brands.
Keep The Heat At Bay With These Summer Sarees From Our Fav Brands
Pearl White Tissue Silk Sari And Gold Border By Abhishti
If you're from Tamil Nadu, you'll know they have a great variety of sarees across range and sarees across prices and styles, but for everyone else, you can get anything online for any ethnic occasion. The gold border on this white cotton saree makes it elegant, cool and easy to carry. This is a super popular saree style in Kerala, so if you live in a humid area, choose this saree for any occasion.
Cotton Silk Printed Sari by Fabindia
We don't have to introduce Fabindia to you, so we're just going to tell you about this silk cotton printed saree that we think is perfect for a small get together. Yes it's not pure cotton, but sometimes the occasion calls for a little sheen, and this printed number is it. The hand block print is perfect for summers, and like all silk cotton sarees, this one drapes well and stays put.
Jane Black by Yarn India
We love this mul cotton basic saree by Yarn India, which is perfect for the summer. It’s quite perfect for the summer thanks to the fabric, and we love how simple it is because it can easily be dressed up or down. As a brand, Yarn India is all about perfectly blending contemporary with traditional. They play with colours, dyeing techniques and their sarees are chic, modern and pretty affordable.
Laal Chumki Saree by Suta
Anyone who loves sarees has heard of Suta by now. Their sarees will fit into any wardrobe and work for any occasion. They're great for solid coloured, lightweight cotton sarees. There's no more to it, and once you wear it, you'll realise why. Suta might a small brand, but has been spotted on celebs like Madhuri Dixit, Vidya Balan, Tapsee Pannu and even made its way to the Bafta Awards red carpet! This bright red mul cotton number with light embellishment is good for evening (but casual) events.
Black Bengal Handwoven Cotton Saree by Go Coop
For handicraft sarees that are sourced from artisans and cooperatives, just blindly pick up a saree from Go Coop. And if you're someone who wears black for everything and anything, pick up this traditional cotton saree that's popular in Andhra Pradesh. No strangers to heat, it has been woven to keep you cool (as it has been for centuries). This a a classic pick for festive occasions.
Hand-Dyed Handwoven Cotton Saree By Chidiyaa
The colours on this handwoven saree from Chidiyaa make us want to buy it pronto! Artisanal, sustainable, hand-spun and vibrant, this cotton saree is a statement piece for sure! Whether it's for festive occasions, gatherings, or for pre-wedding festivities, this one will be suitable for it all! Dress it up or down as you please with accessories.
South Indian Linen Blend Embellished Saree By Mahastree
Mahastree has an impressive collection of super elegant, handpicked, and intricately designed kanjeevaram sarees with gorgeous prints and patterns. They’re affordable, and use fabrics like linen-blend, chanderi, and silks. For the summers, we turn to their linen blend ones and particularly liked this one. The flowers, and the subtle green scream summer brunch vibes and rightly so.