Festive Sarees

A festive saree is one of the most elegant ways to celebrate, and for many South Asian women in Canada it is the outfit that makes a festival feel like home. Cbazaar's festive saree collection for Canada has more than 1,000 sarees, from rich Banarasi silks woven with zari to light chiffons with shimmering tikki work. Every saree is made in India, with the weaving, embroidery and craft traditions that families look for at Diwali, Navratri and every celebration in between. Banarasi and jacquard silk sarees are the heart of the collection. Their woven zari borders and pallus give a classic, heirloom look that suits pujas, temple visits and formal family gatherings. Art silk is the most popular fabric because it has the rich sheen of silk while staying easy to drape and care for. Satin, georgette and chiffon sarees offer a softer, flowing drape for evening parties, and organza and net sarees bring a lighter, modern feel. For something regional, explore patola, ikkat, Kancheepuram-style and handloom sarees, along with lehenga sarees for a glamorous twist. Most festive sarees come with a blouse that can be made to measure. You share your bust, waist, shoulder and sleeve measurements, and the blouse is stitched to your body rather than a standard size chart. Half-sleeve blouses are the most popular choice for festive wear, giving a little extra coverage, and sleeveless and three-quarter-sleeve options are available too.

Every festival has its saree. Choose a gold, red or maroon Banarasi silk saree for Diwali and Lakshmi Puja, bright yellow, orange and green for Navratri and Durga Puja, and soft pastels or ivory for Eid, Raksha Bandhan and Karva Chauth. A sequinned or embroidered georgette saree is perfect for a Diwali party or New Year celebration, while a three-quarter or full-sleeve blouse adds warmth for festive evenings in a Canadian winter. These sarees are a favourite with women across Canada, from Toronto and Brampton to Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary and Montreal. A festive saree also works well beyond the festival season. A good Banarasi silk can be worn again at weddings, receptions and anniversaries, and simple border sarees are easy to restyle with a different blouse or jewellery. Shopping from Canada is simple. Cbazaar ships festive sarees across Canada and pays all import duties and taxes on Canadian orders, so there are no customs charges when your package arrives. Each product page shows its dispatch time, so you can plan ahead for the festival calendar.