5 Artisanal Fabrics To Invest In: From Banarasi Saree To Chanderi

In today's time, where every style is from a fast fashion brand, there is something very deeply rooted about investing in a part of history or culture. Investing in these artisanal fabrics is more than just filling up your closet, but rather it is about having a craft that has been practiced for centuries. They are not some piece of clothes or fabrics that you can discard, they are like a piece of history that will be carried down for future generations. If you feel the same love for history, culture, and art, this list has listed some of the best artisanal fabrics that you can definitely consider investing in, with a decent number of reviews from some verified brands online.

Very Much Indian Women Kalamkari Tussar Silk Saree

Very Much Indian Woven Kalamkari Tussar Silk Saree (Black)

₹ 13,499

₹ 15,099 (11% off)

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This is a Kalamkari saree, woven with the high quality Tussar silk. This saree is known for its soft fabric. This saree from Very Much India adds an incredible freshness to your wardrobe as someone who likes to invest in handicrafts. This silk saree is very light in weight and feels soft on the skin, thus making it perfect to wear during the summer season. This saree has a high-quality silk with a classic print to give it a royal look and is very breathable in nature, making it comfortable and classy, and can be worn for any event that you like, from festivals to wedding events. This silk saree will definitely help you stand out among the crowd with this saree.

NEZAA EXPORT Printed Kanjivaram Silk Saree 

NEZAA EXPORT Printed Kanjivaram Pure Cotton Saree (White)

₹ 863

₹ 5,999 (86% off)

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This is yet another silk saree that you can definitely check out. This saree from NEZAA EXPORT comes with a beautiful and colourful pattern all around the saree. The fabric is also soft and lightweight in nature, thus making it easy to wear all throughout the day with its breathable fabric. This beautiful flair saree combines ethnic with the fashion of today's time, making this saree a perfect blend of the contemporary style with the authentic traditional silk saree. They are perfect for you to wear them for any festivals or any wedding events. The customer ratings for this saree are also one of the options that you can definitely look out for if you are looking for a saree that has a good blend of both contemporary fashion and culture and art.

Tetarwal Floral Print Cotton Saree

Tetarwal Floral Print Daily Wear Pure Cotton Saree (Multicolor)

₹ 556

₹ 2,499 (78% off)

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This multi-coloured cotton saree from Terarwal comes with a Jaipuri print, which will give you a traditional and ethnic look, making it perfect for you to wear it in most of the events, like festivals or any reception or wedding events. This multicoloured saree comes with an unstitched blouse fabric with the saree, so you can make it according to you. This is a pure cotton saree that is lightweight in nature and is made in a way that you can wear it throughout the day, without feeling heavy, especially for the summer season. In addition to these features, this saree is also perfect for your everyday wear and even office wear if you style it well. The reviews for the brand or the seller of this cotton saree are positive, thus making this saree a product that can be assured to have good quality.

ANOUK Woven Cotton Silk Saree

ANOUK Woven Daily Wear Cotton Silk Saree (Beige)

₹ 2,949

₹ 13,999 (79% off)

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This saree from ANOUK is yet another best option for all the artisanal fabrics collectors. This saree is crafted by some skilled craftsmen without compromising its quality. This saree also comes with beautiful patterns, design and fabric. This saree features the Banarsi and block prints along with the zari borders. The saree also comes with an unstitched blouse, which you can later stitch according to your own personal size and design preference. The customers have highly appreciated the brand and the quality of the fabrics of all the clothes from this brand, thus making it a must to check out brand for you if you are looking to buy a good silk saree with some Indian embroidery work and prints.

Kanjivaram Silk Pure Silk Saree

Kanjivaram Silk Sarees Woven Kanjivaram Jacquard, Pure Silk Saree (Multicolor)

₹ 990

₹ 4,999 (80% off)

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Crafted with high-quality silk, this is yet another option of a good silk saree that you can definitely look out for. This is a Kanjivaram solid silk saree. The saree includes an unstitched blouse that you can always customize according to your preference and size. This woven saree comes with zari as a decorative material and has Phulkari embroidered all over the saree material. This silk saree is lightweight and easy to handle with breathable fabric, making it perfect for most occasions, from wedding events or even any of the festivals. This saree can also be used for your daily wear as they are lightweight and comes in various colors, giving people the choice to choose some of the best options for them. The customer reviews have also been decent for this saree, making it yet another good choice for you

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Remember While Buying

While making any such purchase, make sure to double-check the brand and the seller, as most of the time, these fabric clothes prices are usually high in the market. Make sure to go through the customer reviews and the ratings of the products before making any sort of purchase. Also, make sure to go through the product description to read through the materials of the fabrics and the print, including the piece of the blouse is included or not with the piece of the saree. Also, do remember to read through the length of the and other dimensions of the saree piece that you are willing to purchase.

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