Styles of Saree / Sari

While an international image of the 'modern style' sari may have been popularised by airline stewardesses, each region in the Indian subcontinent has developed, over the centuries, its own unique sari style. Following are the well known varieties, distinct on the basis of fabric, weaving style, or motif, in South Asia:

Western styles
Paithani – Maharashtra
Bandhani – Gujarat and Rajasthan
Kota doria Rajasthan
Lugade – Maharashtra