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Teej and the Mystique of Red and Green Sarees : A Closer Look at the Colorful Custom

Published: August 17, 2023
Author: TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN

Hartalika Teej, the auspicious festival is here which is celebrated during the month of Sawan. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and is one of the most important festivals for Hindu women where they seek blessings to eternalize their bond of marriage. Teej is a festival full of colors and interesting traditions. Teej is celebrated for the onset of monsoon after the hot summers.

Indian women dress up in beautiful green and red ethnic wear with loads of jewelry. The red and green colors not only embody pinch tradition but also the richness and diversity of Indian Culture. Green is generally associated with fertility and growth on the other hand Red is associated with passion and love. Teej indicates traditional artistic skills of Indian weavers. Teej shows great regional variations of green and red worn during Teej around India. Wearing sarees on Teej represent not only tradition but also passing on the legacy to the younger generation of women

From gold and silver brocade and luxurious embroidery of Benarasi Sarees to tied and dyed method for prints in Bandhani sarees India has it all. Here’s what you need to know about different our top five picks of sarees from around India for the occasion of Teej:

1)  Ikkat :

 The art of making these sarees is currently practiced in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat. In Ikkat sarees the yarn is “tied” and “dyed” before the fabric is dyed and woven. Since the pattern is created in the yarn itself, Ikkat sarees are patterned on both sides.

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2)  Pashmina:

Pashmina is derived from the Persian word pashm, which means wool in its raw form, and refers to the cloth woven from pashm. Pashmina sarees are crafted in the Valley of Kashmir. Pashmina sarees are one of the best luxuries even in the contemporary world.

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3) Banarasi : 

Banarasi Brocade sarees are famous all over the world and originally made in Varanasi. They are among the finest sarees in India. They are made from threads of real gold and silver and also they have heavy zari embroidery work on the sarees. The silk used for making these sarees is extremely soft Katan silk.

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4) Kanjeevaram:-

The distinguishing symbol of Kanjeevaram sarees from others is the vibrant colors and heavy zari work on the hem and pallu. These sarees are worn by brides and by most women on special occasions. These sarees originate from Kanchipuram, a small town in Tamil Nadu. The zari work is done with silver threads dipped in gold and is the imagination of the weaver that is woven onto the fabric.

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5)  Bandhani:

Bandhani is the craft carried out by skilled Bandhani artisans from Gujarat and Rajasthan. Bandhani sarees refer to a special design pattern that is achieved by the traditional tie-dyeing method. These sarees are very popular among the Northern and Western parts of India. Bandhani sarees are famous for their intricate patterns and vibrant colors.

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Every saree tells a different story and so the sarees from different parts of India. Celebrate this Teej with mystique Red and Green sarees from all around India.

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