East India Sarees Guide: Bengal, Odisha, Assam and Bihar Sarees

East India Sarees Guide

Eastern India has an exceptionally diverse saree tradition.

West Bengal

Important styles include Tant, Jamdani and Baluchari.

Tant can be suitable for lightweight everyday and festive dressing, while richer silk styles work well for formal occasions.

Odisha

Sambalpuri, Bomkai and other Odisha handloom traditions offer distinctive motifs and weaving techniques.

Assam

Muga and other silk traditions give Assamese sarees a distinct identity.

Bihar

Bhagalpur is known for silk production, making Bhagalpur silk an important regional category.

How to choose?

For summer:

Choose lighter cotton or breathable fabrics.

For weddings:

Choose silk or richer handloom options.

For festivals:

Choose stronger colours and statement borders.

Styling

Eastern Indian sarees can be paired with:

• Traditional earrings-Gold jewellery-Silver jewellery-Statement blouse-Classic bun-Contemporary blouse

Regional sarees are not only heritage pieces. Many can be styled in a modern way for office, festivals and weddings.

Explore Shahidhara sarees for contemporary Indian styling inspiration.