Let's admit it, a woman can look great in any attire but a woman who's draped the nine yards, ends up stealing the show always. This versatile piece of fabric speaks of diversity in the way it carries the artwork of different Indian communities together. While we love slaying it in our sarees, it is important to know where to get the best ones from. Read on, and add these brands to your list of online saree stores that you can shop from this festive season, for Rakhi, Eid, or Diwali parties, family occasions and beyond.
Say Yes To Sarees For The Festive Season With These Indie Brands
Suta
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Who says sarees have to be old-fashioned? Suta certainly doesn't think so, and brings a contemporary aesthetic to their handwoven designs. Plus, several of their fabrics are sustainable and eco-conscious. Awesome, right?
Popular For: Funky, contemporary patterns in handwoven fabrics
Price: Starting at INR 1,680
A quirky saree deserves a quirky blouse (that doubles as a crop top.) Check some out here!
Chungi Store
If traditional styles are more to your liking, Chungi is a great option. We love that the brand gives women artisans a means to practice their craft and earn a livelihood too.
Popular For: Handloom sarees in traditional patterns and fabrics, cotton kantha sarees, handblock sarees
Price: Starting at INR 880
Chowdhrain
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Who doesn't love a gorgeous Chanderi saree, right? Elegant and wearable, Chowdhrain sarees come in a variety of traditional and contemporary designs for the modern lifestyle. Besides, they also have other saree types like mul cotton, tissue cotton, handpainted and more.
Popular For: Handblock prints, pom-pom detail, bateek and Kalamkari sarees
Price: Starting at INR 1,200
ForSarees
If those of us who love handlooms and artisan-made sarees and are looking for daily wear options, For Sarees may just be it. They have a selection of cotton and mul sarees that we are crushing on. Printed cotton sarees, Kotas, mul sarees and more are what's in store here.
Popular For: Cotton printed and Kota sarees
Price: Starting at INR 1,500
Loophoop
We love a good linen saree for ease of wear, comfort and that oh-so-elegant drape. And Loophoop has a beautiful collection in a wide array of styles from traditional Madhubani to hand block Ikat and Kalamkari styles that we love for casual wear or a simple function.
Popular For: Linen sarees in traditional handlooms and contemporary fusion styles
Price: Starting at INR 1,400
Yarn India
We couldn't help ourselves from drooling over the chic and modern sarees at Yarn India. Playing with designs and prints that still feel timeless thanks to the contemporary appeal, they're like the Gen Z or millennial way of wearing a saree without feeling like you're stealing from your Nani's closet.
Popular For: Modern, contemporary sarees.
Price: Starting at INR 1,880
Nalli
Nalli Sarees is probable one of the most iconic stores which started way back in 1923. Known for its quality and legacy in silk sarees they have stores in Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Singapore, Canada, the USA and more. You can shop by fabric, weave and even price starting at only INR 2500 only.
Popular For: Silk sarees
Price: Starting at INR 2,500
Satya Paul
Satya Paul is the place if you're looking to shop for printed designer sarees. And people who wear sarees can often spot a Satya Paul print as soon as they see it. We like their collection of embellished and painted sarees. Apart from this, they also do woven and embroidery work pieces.
Popular For: Printed designer sarees
Price: Starting at INR 10,000
Pro-Tip
How about some shoes to go with your new saree? Check out the best juttis or if you're more of a kolhapuri person, we have those, too!