Tant saree

When one thinks of Kolkata and sarees, Tant is the first name that comes to mind. It is a basic cotton saree that is usually stiffly starched. While Tant is weaved all over Bengal, certain districts like Murshidabad, Nadia and Hooghly (in West Bengal) as well as Tangail (Bangladesh) are more popular. Since these sarees are generally used on a daily basis, they usually cost less (INR 350-400 minimum). However, depending upon the quality and work, the price can sometimes go up to a few thousands. The cotton threads used to weave Tant sarees are known for their lightness. Thick borders, beautiful pallu as well as floral and artistic motifs are widely used in Tant sarees. If you want to buy a Tant saree, you can go to any of the saree shops in Kolkata as almost all of them sell it. Some noteworthy shops where you can find Tant sarees are Adi Mohini Mohan Kanjilal—College Street, Traders Assembly—Gariahat, and several saree shops in New Market.