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The customs and heritage of traditional Indian clothing is rich, robust and vast. In a land that has nearly 29 states and a great amount of ethnic diversity, the traditional clothing for women is bound to vary from state to state. However, for the most part, sarees for women are considered to be traditional Indian clothing, with each state having its own interpretation of the same.
Traditional sarees in India are usually made from either silk or cotton. Each state has its own specialization of weaving either beautiful and exquisite traditional silk sarees or cotton sarees and sometimes both. India also has its own repository of traditional styles of embroidery and block printing that varies from state to state. For instance, Kanjivaram silk sarees in South India with zari work on the border is vastly different from the Kantha work sarees found in West Bengal and Orissa, which is usually done on Tussar silk.

In terms of attires for special occasions, there is a clear preference in the country for traditional silk sarees over cotton because of the richness of the fabric and its suitability for formal occasions.A grand occasion like a wedding demandsmagnificence and splendor in dressing and appearance; a look that can only be pulled off by sporting a silk saree by the guests.

Keeping aside the case of metropolitan cities, brides generally tend to prefer a traditional Indian dress for D-day. Each state has its own version of a traditional dress and rituals and customs that surround it. The Panetar and Gharchola for instance, are two sarees that one only sees at a Gujarati wedding.

Utsav Fashion is one such ethnic wear brand that showcases a magnificent selection of traditional clothing for women from all parts of the country. One can find suitable dresses for regular use as well as special occasions like weddings.