The unstitched cloth processed into a saree through weaving by hand is called hand woven saree. Its characteristics allow it to stretch in the specified direction, unless the threads are elastic.

Woven cloth usually squirms at the edges, and measures are taken to maintain them. Majority of the sarees are hand woven.

These hand woven sarees have some of the qualities like soft finish, unique stripes, cross designs with different combinations, nice border, feel comfort due to modern and updated technology handlooms.

Nowadays, even the silk sarees are woven and make attractive ones among other types.

These sarees are very costly due to elegant appearance and lot of laborious work on them. These sarees should be pressed; otherwise they lose their luster and look old in appearance.

Yarns, dyes and so on are used as raw materials for these types of sarees.

A beautiful hand woven saree with contrast embroidery and silk can be worn for occasions and functions. Simple hand woven sarees can be for daily use.

Most of the hand woven sarees got their name from its location or from name of the manufacturer.

They are equal to silk sarees except that the designs are woven in different materials.

One should remember that these sarees should not be bleached with high power detergents, soap since it decreases the life of the cloth, so it has to be washed with mild detergents.

When exposed to sunlight color fades away, its luster decreases. Majority of the Indian women opt for this type of sarees due to style, design and appearance.