Kolkata is a place where street shopping is great fun. Anything you think is available in an economical price. If you have an art of bargaining then you are a sure winner! Women moreover get attracted with the Bengal famous Handloom saris. Their purity and finishing is what makes it look attractive and comfortable to wear.
The beginning of 'Chaitro Mash' (festival in Bengal approximately a month before Bengali New Year) makes Kolkata a happening place to shop with more and more number of street shops.
Beleghata is a place in Kolkata where more number of Bengalis reside, and this where one can find more avenues for such street shopping. The starting of Chaitro mash or month from today makes streets brighten up with striking lights and street sellers congregate a huge lot of saris from fringes of Kolkata, where Tant saris gets prepared. They make the street fashionable and prominent the entire month till Bengali New year on April 15.
West Bengal is famous for its handloom saris popularly called 'Tant Saris'. These saris, woven from cotton are famous for its lightness and transparency. They feature broad silk-embroidered borders. Their 'Pallu' is embellished with delicate print and light work falling off the edge.
Tant saris come in wide range of style and colours. Their purity makes the price of the sari in all kind of range. They are ideal for casual wear and evening wear during summers. Their beauty makes them eligible to be worn in party also.
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