Best Sarees Under Rs 2,000: A Buying Guide
Under Rs 2,000 you can buy a genuinely good saree if you buy the right kind: a plain or lightly patterned pure cotton, not a heavy weave that has been cheapened to hit the price. At MAYIN, plain mul cotton sarees start at Rs 1,699, plain mul modal at Rs 1,899 with a blouse piece, and striped and border cottons at Rs 1,799 to 1,999. This guide explains what Rs 2,000 buys and what it does not, how to spot quality at this price, the best fabrics, every MAYIN saree under Rs 2,000 by colour and use, a five saree starter wardrobe, blouse and care costs, and the questions people ask.
What Rs 2,000 Buys
A saree listed under Rs 2,000 as a heavy traditional weave with pure in the name is, almost always, a polyester imitation. The same money spent on plain cotton buys a saree you will wear fifty times.
How to Spot Quality at This Price
Best Fabrics Under Rs 2,000
Read more in what is a mul cotton saree and mul cotton versus mul modal.
Every MAYIN Saree Under Rs 2,000, by Colour
By Use
See also our lightweight sarees for daily wear and office sarees.
A Five Saree Wardrobe for Rs 9,000
Add three plain blouses in white, black and gold and the whole wardrobe is ready for work, visits and a festival.
Blouse and Care Costs
Rs 1,500, Rs 2,000 or Rs 2,500
Mistakes to Avoid
- Buying a heavy weave for Rs 1,500. It is polyester.
- Ignoring the width. A 42 in saree is noticeably shorter in the fall than 45 in.
- Forgetting the blouse. Budget Rs 600 to 1,200 for stitching, or choose mul modal with the piece included.
- Washing a new dark cotton with other clothes. Alone, in cold water, the first few times.
- Buying five of the same colour. Mix neutrals with two or three colours.
Sarees in This Guide
After DarkPlain black mul cotton, Rs 1,699Pair with 
Toasted AlmondPlain taupe mul cotton, Rs 1,699Pair with 
Vanilla MoussePlain white mul cotton, Rs 1,699Pair with 
True GarnetPlain maroon mul modal, Rs 1,899Pair with 
Mauve MelodyPlain mauve mul modal, Rs 1,899Pair with 
CocoaPlain brown mul modal, Rs 1,899Pair with 
Dusty RosePlain peach mul modal, Rs 1,899Pair with 
AmberPlain yellow mul modal, Rs 1,899Pair with 
Twilight BloomPlain deep violet mul cotton, Rs 1,699Pair with 
Lilac BlushPlain lilac mul cotton, Rs 1,699Pair with 
Cobalt CrumblePlain blue mul cotton, Rs 1,699Pair with 
Citrus ShiftTurquoise mul cotton, Rs 1,999Pair with 
Olive OasisPlain olive mul cotton, Rs 1,699Pair with 
Mint MeadowPlain mint mul cotton, Rs 1,699Pair with 
Forest FantasyPlain teal mul cotton, Rs 1,699Pair with 
Pink GuavaGreen mul cotton, pink border, Rs 1,799Pair with 
Salt AirSeafoam mul cotton, lime border, Rs 1,999Pair with 
Bright SideWhite mul cotton, yellow border, Rs 1,999Pair with 
Strawberry SorbetPlain hot pink mul cotton, Rs 1,699Pair with 
Coral MistPlain salmon mul cotton, Rs 1,699Pair with 
Fairy TalePlain baby pink mul cotton, Rs 1,699Pair with 
LemonadePlain yellow mul cotton, Rs 1,699Pair with 
TokyoMulticolour striped mul cotton, Rs 1,999Pair with 
SaturdayMulticolour striped mul cotton, Rs 1,899Pair with 
DeviMul cotton pujo saree, Rs 1,999Pair with
Browse the sarees under Rs 2,000 collection, plain sarees and cotton sarees. All are 5.5 m by 45 in. Delivery takes 2 to 3 days in metros, with easy exchanges within 7 days and cash on delivery.
Questions People Ask
Which is the best saree under Rs 2,000?
A plain or striped pure mul cotton or mul modal saree. At this price pure cotton is the quality buy; heavy weaves under Rs 2,000 are imitations.
Can I get a pure cotton saree under Rs 2,000?
Yes. MAYIN plain mul cotton sarees are Rs 1,699 and mul modal sarees Rs 1,899, all pure cotton or cotton modal.
Which saree under Rs 2,000 is good for office?
After Dark in black, Toasted Almond in taupe, Cobalt Crumble in blue, Cocoa in brown and Olive Oasis in green, each with a white blouse.
Which saree under Rs 2,000 is good for daily wear?
Any plain mul cotton or mul modal. Mauve Melody and Dusty Rose crease least.
Is a saree under Rs 2,000 good for a festival?
Yes, in a festive colour with a gold blouse: True Garnet, Strawberry Sorbet, Amber or Lemonade.
Do sarees under Rs 2,000 come with a blouse piece?
Mul modal sarees at Rs 1,899 include a 1 m running blouse piece. Plain mul cotton sarees do not.
How do I know a cheap saree is cotton and not polyester?
The listing names the fabric, gives length and width, and says hand wash. Polyester feels slippery, does not breathe and is usually sold as a famous weave at a very low price.
What is the difference between a Rs 1,699 and a Rs 2,499 saree?
Pattern and shine. Rs 1,699 buys plain cotton; Rs 2,199 to 2,499 adds ginghams, polka dots, zari stripes or tissue.
Are there good sarees under Rs 1,500?
Very few in pure cotton. Pure mul cotton starts at Rs 1,699 at MAYIN; below that you are mostly looking at blends.
How should I wash a cotton saree under Rs 2,000?
Gentle cold hand wash, dry in the shade, iron while damp. Wash dark colours alone the first few times.
