For a fashion purist traditional weaves are the best choice, when it comes to follow cultural rituals. So, while you go on a shopping spree preparing an unending list of haves and have nots in this winter season for Wedding Shopping, don’t forget to visit National Silk Expo — an exhibition cum sale — that houses a wide range of sarees, suits and dress materials, been displayed by over 100 weavers and designers.

Of the many varieties available at this expo, Patola is one of the most eye-catching that beholds a great history. Patola saris from Patan are renowned for their colourful diversity and geometrical style. To create a patola sari, the bundles of thread are strategically knotted before dying. Both the warp and weft threads are wrapped to resist the dye according to the desired pattern of the final woven fabric. This tying is repeated for each colour that is to be included in the finished cloth.

Next in the list is Kanjivaram sarees, which reigns supreme as one of the most magnificent and rich sarees. Traditionally made by weavers from Kanchipuram, in Tamil Nadu, the gold is incorporated in the motifs by dipping the silk thread in liquid gold and silver.

To enjoy the warmth of pure wool this winter, what can be better than a Pashmina shawl. Made of a fine type of cashmere wool that comes from four distinct breeds of the Cashmere goat, the shawls & saree are hand spun, and woven in Kashmir.