Andhra Pradesh (Hyderabad, Secundrabad, Vizag) also boasts of its own Saree Design namely the Pochampalli Silk. Known for its intricate geometric patterns, Pochampalli Silks have a huge market among those who prefer Traditional Sarees. The golden borders of the saree are adorned with the designs of temple domes and shrines around the state.
Sarees from Eastern India comprise Bengali Sarees, Banarasi sarees and Bandhini Bandhej Sarees. West Bengal is known for its Cotton Sarees which are in a high demand during the sultry summers.Banarasi Sarees are known as the other famous silk sarees and the counterparts of the Southern Kanchipuram Silk Sarees. Bandhej sarees also known as the Bandhini Sarees are made by the unique technique of tie and dye. The southern answer for Bengal Cotton sarees are the Cotton Sarees form Coimbatore. These sarees are famous mainly because of their lightweight feature.
Apart from different styles of Sarees from each region, there are also different saree wearing styles. The usual style of wearing a saree by draping the pallu over the blouse is commonly known as the Nivvi Style of Saree wearing. Gujarati Saree wearing style is a slight deviant with the pallu being draped over the right shoulder instead of the customary left shoulder. The Marathi style resembles to that of wearing a trouser with the lower part wrapped around the legs completely. This style is also known as the Fisherwoman style. The Mundu neriyathum style from Kerala has none of the decorative pleats or drapes as of the above mentioned styles. This style has a plain skirt, a blouse and a Neriyathum draped over the blouse. Sarees are the preferred outfit for any occasion. Party wear sarees are found in abundance in recent times.
