The SILK
Route
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The 2nd largest silk producer in the world, India is especially famous for its silk sarees which can be found in different styles across states.
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The town of chanderi in Madhya Pradesh is treasured for its rich heritage and also for being home to chanderi silk sarees.
1. Madhya Pradesh
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Banarasi sarees originated in the ancient holy city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, which is situated on the banks of the Ganges.
2. Uttar Pradesh
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Muga silk is geographically tagged to the beautiful state of Assam, which has a rich history of silk production, especially in the Brahmaputra Valley.
3. Assam
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Kanchipuram, the temple city of Tamil Nadu, is famous for its Kanjeevaram sarees, woven from lustrous silk which is known globally.
4. TAMIL NADU
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Paithani silk saree, one of India's most expensive, comes from the town of Paithan in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, which sits on the river Godavari.
5. MAHARASHTRA
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Mysore, in Karnataka, is located at the base of Chamundi Hills and is where resplendent Mysore silk sarees find their origin.
6. Karnataka
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Patola sarees, with their distinct double ikat weaves, come from Patan in Gujarat, which is also popular for its Jain and Hindu temples.
7. Gujarat
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Baluchari silk sarees, featuring stories through their weaves, were originally from West Bengal's Murshidabad and now, from Bishnupur.
9. west bengal
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