10 Best Cotton Summer Sarees To Keep The Heat At Bay

Cotton sarees are great, but Mumul cotton sarees? Oh boy, you won’t want to undrape yourself from those. I’ve especially got my heart set on this beauty from Teejh; it’s covered in daisy prints over a dreamy pastel purple base, perfect for romanticising sunny days. Pair it with a white blouse to match the blooms and, trust me, you’ll look like a walking piece of art. Oh, and did I mention? It’s usually on an 80%+ discount!

Colours Available: 6

Accessories To Add: Pearl neckpiece, slingback pumps

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If you’ve ever dreamt of—or already lived and plan to relive—strolling through the traditional streets of Rajasthan, Banaras, or Delhi in a Jaipuri printed saree, oxidised jewellery, and kohl-rimmed eyes, this one’s calling your name. It even comes with blouse fabric that you can stitch however your heart desires. Personally, I’d go for a V or a plunge neckline!

Colours Available: 8

Accessories To Add: Oxidised jhumkas, anklets, and bangles

If you’re looking to channel major modern naari in a gorgeous saree energy, this one’s your perfect match. The genius mix of grey, blue, and red makes it a total statement piece. Want to style it right? Go full retro: clash stripes with polka dots, throw on a neck scarf, and balance it all out with a basic white crop top. 

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Accessories To Add: Polka-dot scarf, pearl earrings, sunglasses 

We’ve never stopped raving about Suta, and honestly, we don’t plan to anytime soon. Their fits never miss! Case in point: this cotton striped saree. It’s proof that basics don’t have to be boring. With its off-white base and red border, it’s giving Bengali goddess. Pair it with a red blouse, accessorise thoughtfully, and voilà—you’re festive-ready in no time.

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Accessories To Add: Gold-plated choker set, subtly embroidered heels

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It’s been a while since block-printed sarees charmed their way into the closets of desi girlies, and they’re here to stay. In fact, they’re only getting cooler! Take this one from Chidiyaa, for example. Sure, the intricate, repetitive prints we love are still going strong, but now they’ve been reimagined with larger motifs, and the result is too pretty to not own.

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Accessories To Add: Contrasting coloured stack of plain bangles, black pumps

If you haven’t been introduced to Kota work yet, allow me the honour. Kota Doriya sarees are lightweight and traditionally woven with pure cotton or silk, and feature distinctive khats (square-like patterns). This one from Swtantra takes it up a notch with chikankari embroidery and a scalloped border, making it perfect for dressy occasions too!

Colours Available: 2

Accessories To Add: Statement earrings, floral hair accessory

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This saree is proof that trueBrowns is more than just breezy, comfy kurta sets. Made in cotton lurex, it blends the ease of cotton with a subtle metallic sheen, making it perfect for occasions where you want to shine and stay comfortable. Pair it with a contrasting chocolate brown or deep rust blouse, and you’ve got yourself a total winner!

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Accessories To Add: Dainty jewellery, stilettos 

Another cotton saree we’re totally eyeing, perfect even for fancy occasions, is this beauty from Akhilam. It comes with a matching unstitched blouse, so you don’t have to stress about what to pair it with. And though the saree is plain, the broad gold border gives it that subtle, low-key South Indian charm. The best part is, dare I say it, that this one can totally moonlight as workwear too.

Colours Available: 4

Accessories To Add: Oxidised jhumkas, bangles, and rings

The versatility of this saree is seriously impressive. Brunch date? Day wedding? Office?! With the right styling, you can absolutely rock it for any of your plans. If you are heading to a wedding, go all out with heavy jewellery (no rocket science there, I know), but if you want to transition it to your 9-to-5 shift, keep the blouse simple and the jewellery minimal.

Colours Available: 4

Accessories To Add: Colourful earrings, cute satchel bag

If you’re all about those vibrant, multi-coloured sarees, this one’s for you. Made from tissue cotton, it’s super lightweight and breathable, making it perfect for summers. Want to fancy it up for a festival? Combine it with some gold-plated jewellery and you’re good to go. Also, if you are not into too many colours, no worries—they’ve got two beautiful plain variants too.

Colours Available: 3

Accessories To Add: Gold-plated jewellery, juttis