Festive Sarees: Rich Colour, Timeless Celebration
The word saree comes from a Sanskrit word meaning a strip of cloth, and the first known example of such a drape is a statue of a priest from the Indus Valley more than 4000 years ago. Few other garments have remained in use for such a long time. Many women across the country still reach out for sarees for festivals.
Festive sarees for women today carry that history in rich colour, careful weaving and decorative borders. Some sarees for festivals lean on silk and zari, others on a light tissue sheen. Traditional festive sarees look best on days built around family, food, lamps and flowers.
At House of Antra, you can shop festive sarees online in Banarasi, Patola, Paithani, Kanjivaram, Pochampally, and tissue styles. Our designer festive sarees each have a border or pallu worth noticing. Explore the full range of designer sarees, or start here for sarees for festive occasions.
Festive Sarees by Fabric: Silk and Tissue for Every Celebration
Silk Festive Sarees: Rich Colour and Body
Festive silk sarees are the best time to don the brightest of colours, and silks have the advantage of retaining their shape. Banarasi, Pochampally, Kanjivaram and Paithani silks form the basis of our collection. Explore the wider collection of silk sarees.
Tissue Festive Sarees: Light with a Soft Sheen
Tissue sarees reflect light and are therefore suitable for long, busy days of visits and evening prayers. We have a few options like a Pista Green Paithani Tissue Silk Saree and a Cream Golden Patola Tissue Saree. Browse all of our tissue sarees.
Traditional Silk Festive Sarees: Craft That Carries Over
As with our traditional silk sarees, the borders are woven in zari and carry on the generations of craft in Indian weaving. Most of the work is done for you by the border, so wear one of our traditional festive sarees and flaunt the craft.
Festive Sarees by Style: Pick Your Weave
Banarasi Festive Sarees: Zari, Florals and Jaal
Banarasi comprises the majority of our festive range, including soft silk, silk and jacquard styles. Look for zari, floral and jaal designs. See all of our Banarasi sarees.
Patola Festive Sarees: A Bright Border on Soft Tissue
Our Cream Golden Patola Tissue Saree features a maroon multicolor border against a cream body. Explore our Patola sarees.
Paithani Festive Sarees: Colour and Peacock Pallus
Paithani sarees possess vibrant colours with peacocks and lotuses as the prime motifs. See the full collection of Paithani sarees.
Kanjivaram Festive Sarees: Meenakari and Bold Borders
Many of our Kanjivaram sarees possess bold Meenakari borders, including a Rani Pink saree and a Pista Green saree, which has a Pink border. Browse all of our Kanjivaram sarees.
Pochampally Festive Sarees: Purple with Gold and Lavender
Pochampally sarees are available with a purple base, one with an antique gold zari border, and the other with a lavender border. Shop our Pochampally sarees.
Festive Sarees by Colour: Shades That Suit the Season
A range of colors, from reds and oranges to greens, pinks, creams, violets, and purples, grace this collection.
Red Festive Sarees: The Classic Choice
Red is the color many people associate with festivals and pujas. Our Red Banarasi Soft Silk Sarees with Emerald Green and Red Banarasi Jacquard Silk Sarees with Green Floral Border suit the season.
Orange Festive Sarees: Warm and Bright
Orange looks great both in daylight and lamplight. Our collection has a variety of orange Banarasis like the soft silk with a teal-silver jaal border.
Green Festive Sarees: Olive and Pista
Olive Green and Pista Green look fresh and are paired with contrast borders in our collection.
Pink & Rani Festive Sarees: Bold and Festive
Rani and Magenta pinks are great for those looking for a saree to make a statement. The Rani Pink Banarasi Paisley Silk Saree with a Lavender border and the Magenta Pink Banarasi-Paithani Silk Saree with a Turquoise border are a few to consider.
Cream & Neutral Festive Sarees: Soft and Versatile
Cream Sarees let the border do the talking. Our Cream Tissue Silk Saree with a Purple Stripe Zari border and the Cream Green Banarasi Soft Silk Saree with a Zari Border are options to consider.
Festive Sarees for Different Occasions
Sarees for Diwali: Rich Colour and Zari
A festive saree for Diwali is best with a rich color, silk or zari, and a bold border. Vibrant colors such as deep red, oranges, and pinks, as well as olive greens, look beautiful.
Sarees for Traditional Festive Celebrations: Heritage in a Drape
For traditional celebrations a classic weave such as a Banarasi, Paithani or Kanjivaram is a great choice as long as it has a defined border, and a traditional pallu.
Sarees for Family Celebrations: Elegant and Easy
Soft and comfortable sarees are perfect for family functions. A silk or tissue saree is good to start with.
Sarees for Puja and Religious Celebrations: Simple and Comfortable
Choose a saree you can easily drape and wear for a few hours. A softer color and simple border will keep the look traditional.
How to Choose a Festive Saree: What to Look For
Start with the event. Comfort is important if it's a long day with the family, but you can use something shinier for an evening puja or party. Check the fabric. Something in silk is nice and heavy, but a chiffon or georgette saree can be nice and light. Then choose a colour you will enjoy wearing, since festive sarees for women usually look best in warm, bright shades.
Go for a close-up look at the border and pallu to get an idea of the designs. A contrasting border can be dramatic, and if you like, a border can have zari work, which is embroidered with golden thread. Think about your blouse and jewelry beforehand, as a contrasting blouse can give a modern look, and a traditional look can be given by a blouse that matches the color of the saree. Again, go for what is most comfortable.
How to Style a Festive Saree: Easy Looks
Traditional Festive Look: Silk, Gold and a Classic Bun
Add a silk saree with a traditional blouse, and add some gold jewellery and a classic hairstyle with a bun and gajra.
Contemporary Festive Look: Statement Blouse, Light Jewellery
Pair a modern accessory like a slim clutch with a statement blouse and light jewellery.
Festive Saree Jewellery Pairings: Gold, Earrings and Bangles
Gold jewellery goes with all festive sarees. Statement earrings are best paired with a plain necklace and a set of bangles. A choker necklace is best with a high neckline, and a long necklace is best with a deep neckline.
Festive Sarees vs Wedding Sarees: What's the Difference?
Festive sarees are for family celebrations like Diwali and pujas, while wedding sarees are for all functions related to the wedding and reception. If you are shopping for a wedding, check out our wedding sarees.
Popular Saree Styles for Festive Occasions: Which Fits You?
Banarasi sarees suit anyone who loves zari, florals and jaal. Paithani sarees are for bright colour and peacock motifs. Patola sarees bring a colourful border and a lighter feel in tissue. Kanjivaram sarees are typically heavier, with bold borders. Pochampally sarees are loved for geometric ikat patterns, and our tissue sarees are the lightest option of all.
Find the Festive Saree That Feels Like You
Looking for festive sarees online? House of Antra brings together Indian festive sarees in silk, Banarasi, Patola, Paithani, Kanjivaram, Pochampally, and tissue. Whether you want a festive saree for Diwali, a festive saree for celebrations, or one of the sarees for festivals with family, you can buy a festive saree online and find a style you will be happy to drape.
