The saree is the quintessential South-Asian garment, which is found in unique styles; in both printed and embellished iterations across the continent. Women across India traditionally wore various styles of regional sarees made of silk, cotton, with embellishments in forms like block-print, embroidery and tie-dye. These many types of sarees of India grew out of a complex physical, historical, and cultural environment that differs from region to region and community to community.

People of the Indian subcontinent were wearing lengths of unstitched cloth before tailored clothing arrived. Ancient literature mentions women in exquisite drapes but the origins of the sari are still in obscurity at the best. Its history possibly dates back to the Indus Valley civilization, many sculptures found at sites of Gandhara (present day North-West Pakistan) show a variety of sari draping styles, showing goddesses and dancers in drapes covering the leg in a decorative fold at the front.

At Libas, we have an array of saree designs ranging from relaxed cottons to sumptuous silks, available in a spectrum of hues for all occasions. Savour the intricate techniques and designs of our saris below.