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Most-Expensive Sarees In India: Sarees play a significant role for women in Indian culture. With countless handmade varieties of sarees, India is recognised for its unique, historical and handcrafted traditonal sarees. From the royal work of the Banarasi saree to the detailed work of Kanchipuram sarees, every saree tells a story of the area's artistry and skill. Certain sarees are highly costly due to their high-quality, fabrics, detailed craftsmanship and cultural significance. Despite the cost, these sarees are high in demand all over India.

These premium sarees are mainly crafted from luxurious materials such as silk and are embellished with gold or silver threads, rendering them highly prized. These sarees are mostly used for weddings, festivals, and various special events. In this article, we will explore the list of the top 10 most expensive traditional sarees whose price ranges even more than a car.

1. Kanchipuram saree( Tamilnadu)

Kanchipuram sarees are famous for their opulent silk fabric, especially with gold zari work and are worn on weddings and other special occasions as they are considered very traditional and classy. Its price range starts from ₹10 Thousand to 10 lakh.

 
 
 
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2. Patan Patola saree (Gujrat)

Patan Patola sarees are appreciated for their unique craftsmanship and are popularly known for their ikat prints which are intricately woven together. Patola saree’s price starts from ₹ 20,000 to 6 lakh. You can take a look at the details of patola saree as Tv actress Deepika Singh wore.

 
 
 
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3. Banarasi saree (Uttar Pradesh)

Representing the culture of the holy city of Varanasi, the Banarasi saree’s love for brides and other women during the festivities is not unknown. Due to the heavy brocade work and Mughal designs present in them, there are so many other reasons to love this saree. Banarasi sarees are available in the market from prices ₹ 7,000 to 5 lakhs.

 
 
 
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4 . Munga silk saree (Assam)

Every Assamese woman treasures sarees made of Muga silk. These are ideal for wearing at weddings and festivals because of their gold tones and gentle textures and you can find its price starts from rupees 2000 to 2 Lakhs.

 
 
 
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5. Zardosi work saree (India-Delhi, Lucknow, and Mumbai )

Sarees that have been embellished with gold and silver threads are known as zardozi sarees. Zardosi sarees are widely used for royal occasions and bridal sarees. Its price ranges from ₹10,000 to ₹15 Lakhs.

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6. Paithani silk saree (Maharashtra)

Paithani sarees are firmly rooted in Maharashtrian culture and are worn at nearly every wedding. This saree is famous for its eye-catching colours and elaborate designs and the price starts from ₹ 8000 to 2.5 Lakhs. Take a closer look by watching Shraddha Kapoor's Instagram post, wearing Paithani saree.

 
 
 
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7. Kanjeevaram saree (Tamil Nadu)

Kanjeevaram sarees is one of the expensive sarees that are opulent possess gleaming gold borders and are made out from the finest quality silk. Kanjeevaram saree is often worn by brides on their wedding day, especially South Indian Bride like Sobhita Dhulipala adorn on her wedding day. Its price starts from ₹10,000 to ₹5 Lakhs.

 
 
 
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8. Chanderi Sarees (Madhya Pradesh)

Chanderi sarees have a unique lightweight feel and have gold/silver zari work on them which makes them suitable for festivals and other grand occasions where a lot of detailed designs are expected. Chanderi saree is one of the most expensive saree as its price ranges from ₹5,000 to ₹1 lakh.

 
 
 
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9. Baluchari Sarees (West Bengal)

Baluchari sarees are known for their stunning depictions of mythological stories woven into the fabric, making them a symbol of cultural pride and elegance. Its price ranges from ₹10,000 to ₹2 Lakhs.

 
 
 
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10. Sambalpuri Saree (Odisha)

Sambalpuri Saree is famous for their traditional ikat weaving technique and vibrant colours. They hold a special place in Odia culture and are often worn for traditional celebrations. The saree price ranges from ₹6,000 to ₹1.5 lakhs.

 

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