The Best Odishan Saris for the Perfect Bridal Look

Every culture has its own set of lovely traditions and rituals when it comes to weddings. In a big fat Oriya wedding, the bride and groom wear a variety of traditional dresses and costumes for ceremonies.

However, the sarees worn by the bride are held in high regard. They are usually made of silk, cotton or chiffon and female relatives generally hustle about decorating the lucky lady on her special day.

The way Maheswari sarees, Rajastan Kota and Chanderi or Sico, Benarasi varieties are a rage among brides of different communities; the Odisha bride usually dons Orissa sarees. Here are some of the top favorite styles worn by women on their wedding day.

The Sambalpuri Saree

This is a design that originates from Sambalpur and is also known as Odisha handloom saree. Sambalpuri silk garments are very frequently used as wedding wear, since they have a famous checker design. This is also called Passapalli motif that makes these sarees stand out; which is exactly what a woman wants on her wedding day.

Brahmapuri Pata Styles

The age old creations of pretty Brahmapuri Pata sarees are a living legend in most communities. Brides have retained the practice of wearing this style till date in most ceremonies as the proud legacy of Bramhapur.

Stunning Ikkat

Although several traditional Odishan sarees are used during weddings; Ikkat as well as Nuapatni sarees are very popular among modern brides. These designs originate from Bargarh and are available in a wide variety of colors. They can indeed become a beautiful part of any bridal trousseau.

Bomkai or Sonepuri Saree

Offered in vibrant colors the Bomkai drapes are available in silk as well as cotton designs. Brides who wish to indulge in rich textures and elegant weaves choose the Sonepuri, for it is the best saree of Subarnapur.

The Famous Matha silk

It is a common tradition for her to don a yellow saree with red borders which is then complimented with fine gold jewelry provided by her mother. Matha silk has an elegant style, color and softness of fabric that ensures that it is high in demand. These sarees are also known as Tussar silk of Mayurbhanj and they are the best among this series.

Bapta Fabric

The novelty of this drape comes from “Baandha” or “Ikkat” for it is essentially a silk and cotton drape from Koraput. This is a unique design for it almost a week to create a single Bapta item. While picking out the design and color, the bride’s complexion is taken into account for the best selection.

Most of these sarees are not only made available in handloom, but lot of celebrities wear these drapes fashioned by designers especially for them.

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