Tant: The Saree from Bengal

Nothing beats the traditional. Modernity can sideline it for some time may be, but its never gone. It’s always there just waiting in the corner, waiting for our attention to fall upon. Waiting with all its marvel and beauty. And what better than a saree to represent and embrace the traditional and ethnic wear in women clothing, especially in Bengal .Kolkata is the hub for attractive and beautiful sarees with masterful art. You can find many Exclusive Sarees in Kolkata, which no other place can offer. There are numerous Handloom Saree Shops in Kolkata where you can find the choicest of sarees that too at a reasonable price. Like most other Indian states Bengal has its own brand of sarees to offer. The gorgeous, the exquisite Tant sarees.

The Tant saree holds its place among numerous different types of sarees the other Indian states has to offer, with its head held high. Known for their comfortable especially in the humid and hot climate they are as beautiful it goes. Made in handlooms they are easily available in many Handloom Saree Shops in Kolkata. Traditionally tant sarees are made by weavers from Hoogly, Murshidabad, Nadia district in India and Dhaka, Tangail district in Bangladesh. They use the same age old handlooms with slight modern adjustments so as stay true to their roots. 

Tant sarees are mostly made for daily use due to their lightness and comfort in hot climate of India. But they can also be extravagant and gorgeous to be worn on special occasions. They actually offer the best of both worlds. Being mainly transparent they also have a crisp feel like muslin, which can be attributed to heavy starching process they have to go through. They have an intricate thread work with unique craftsmanship and masterful art in the form of delicate zari work in their footfall or pallos, as they are locally called. Adorned with beautiful motif work, they are the epitome of grace and offer a unique blend of style and tradition, the modern and the ethnic. They are Exclusive Sarees in Kolkata, which can be found in many shops around the city.