Indian sarees come in numerous varieties. They are categorized on the basis of their fabric or embroidery. There are a number of plain sarees in India. Some have been mentioned below:
Chikan is an embroidery style from Lucknow that is traditionally white on white embroidery.
They are highly sought after and are historically known to be the finest sarees in India becauseof their gold and silver brocade work, fine silk and rich embroidery.
The Tant cotton sarees are best suited for hot and humid weather. They have elaborate pallus and broad gold thread work borders.
Jamdani sarees have a transparent but fine texture cloth resembling muslin which displays elaborate and ornate workmanship.Peacocks are a favourite motif along with vines and flowers.
The Baluchari sarees are silk sareeswhich essentially have a silk base. They have detailed scenes from religious epics of India depicted on them and figures like horses with a rider and court scenes.Ikat is a universal weaving style common to many cultures. It is one of the oldest forms of textile decoration. Ikat sarees have heavy threadwork borders and pallus with geometric patterns.The chanderi sarees are the most sophisticated variety of Indian sareesand are light and highly translucent with golden borders.
Jari cotton sarees are popular for their softness and durability. These Indian sarees are suitable for all climates.They are a mixture of cotton and silk.Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu is known as the silk city since the main profession of the people is weaving silk sarees. Kanchipuram or Kanjivaram sarees are richly brocaded plain sarees with broad borders of zari and striped pallus.
Paithani variety of Indian sarees are hand woven, fine silk sarees. Colourful flowers are the typical motifs. They are considered the richest sarees in Maharashtra.
Bandhani, is a type of tie-dye practiced in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. After the processing is over, a variety of symbols including, dots, squares, waves and stripes are produced on the saree. Bandani sarees are plain sarees made in bright and contrasting colour combinations.