Bengal Handloom Sarees
Tant
Bengali handlooms are known for their transparent and crisp muslin like finish that is a joy to wear on a hot day. The lightness of the cloth, combined with wide and silky threadwork borders and elaborate pallus with supplementary threadwork ornament give the sari it's unique evenness of drape. The "tant" or hand loomed sarees of the region boast a tremendous range of styles and colors.
Jamdanies
A highly transparent cloth with supplementary threadwork ornament, which is "jammed" into the weft. Designs are simple and geometric tribal style, unique to Jamdani handlooms. Peacocks are a favorite motif in the style, as are bold vines and flowers.
Baluchari
Detailed figures, animals and architectural scenes are depicted on these sarees. The classic Baluchari has scenes from the religious epics of India. Wide borders feature repeat motifs from the pallu, often densely woven vignettes arranged in sections across the cloth. The classic Baluchari sari of Bengal was woven on the same cloth as the Tant sarees, but now with many regions weaving these style sarees, you can have Baluchari style sarees from anywhere.
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