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Kolkata, the land of art and culture, is popular for its traditional Bengali sarees all over the country. Be it the texture, colour, material or the weave—you will simply love them. From the traditional simple cotton Tant sarees to the intricately crafted Jamdani sarees—the Kolkata saree collection will command your attention with their beauty. You can even buy Baluchari sarees that have depictions of mythological scenes mostly on the pallu or the gorgeous Garad or Kantha embroidered sarees for special occasions. In case you only prefer silk then you can choose between Murshidabad and Tussar silk sarees. Here's a look at some of the beautiful Bengali sarees that you can buy in Kolkata. Kolkata saree shopping can be a delightful experience for any travelling woman.BALUCHARI SAREE................................With its origin in Bengal, Baluchari saree is very popular in India and Bangladesh. It is well known for its depiction of mythological stories, primarily on the pallu. Originally made in Murshidabad, Murshidabad silksarees are one of the most popular sarees of Bengal. Since the manufacturing of Murshidabad silk is completely natural, without any chemicals, it is often referred to as pure silk. These lightweight sarees come in myriad colours and designs, both woven and printed. You are bound to look stunning draped in a beautiful Murshidabad silk saree, which can be purchased from online fromhttp://reshamshilpi.gov.in/pbrHome/ —Paschim Banga Resham Shilpi Samabaya mahasangha ltd.

TUSSAR SILK SAREE.................................While Tussar silk is available in different parts of eastern India, majority of Tussar silk is produced in Malda district of Bengal. Often referred to as wild silk, it is obtained from the wide winged moth that is yellowish brown in colour. This textured fabric is quite porous and hence, cooler and wearable in warmer areas. While not much is known about the history of