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Buying a saree from India when you live abroad

Abroad you choose a saree from one rack. In India you choose from a whole country of weaves. Order to your Indian address and we send them on.

Yes — you can buy sarees from Indian shops even if they do not deliver to your country. India Rabbit gives you a free delivery address in India. You order to that address as an ordinary domestic customer, we receive and hold the parcel free for 30 days, combine it with anything else you buy, and forward the lot to you.

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Why this is hard to buy where you are

Saree shops abroad stock a small range at a large markup, and most of it is party-wear georgette. The handloom silks, the regional weaves and the everyday cottons are sold in India, by the people who weave and sell them, at Indian prices. The big silk houses, the handloom labels and the marketplaces all sell online, and an Indian address turns any of them into an ordinary domestic order.

Choose by weave

Kanchipuram (Kanjeevaram) Sarees: heavy Tamil Nadu silk with a woven border, the usual choice for weddings in the South.
Banarasi Sarees: Varanasi silk with zari brocade, the classic North Indian wedding saree.
Kasavu Sarees: Kerala cream cotton with a gold border, worn for Onam and Vishu.
Kerala Wedding Sarees: the Kerala bridal saree, usually tissue or silk with heavier zari.
Set Mundu: the two-piece Kerala mundu and neriyathu.
Kerala Half Sarees: half sarees and pattu pavadai for girls and young women.
Mysore Silk Sarees: light, plain Karnataka silk with a narrow zari border.
Paithani Sarees: Maharashtra silk with peacock and parrot pallus.
Patola Saree: double-ikat silk from Patan in Gujarat.
Pochampally Saree: Telangana ikat in silk and cotton.
Sambalpuri Saree: Odisha tie-dye ikat, cotton and silk.
Jamdani Sarees: fine Bengal cotton with woven motifs.
Chanderi Saree: light Madhya Pradesh silk-cotton with zari.
Readymade Saree Blouses: stitched blouses, if you would rather not find a tailor abroad.

Where to buy it

Shop	What they are good for
Nalli	Chennai silk house trading since 1928, with silk sarees across most weaves and clear descriptions of fabric and zari.
Pothys	The broadest price ladder of the big houses, from everyday cotton to bridal silk.
Taneira	The Tata group's handloom saree label, organised by weave and region rather than by colour.
Kerala silk houses such as Kalyan Silks, Seematti and Jayalakshmi	Kasavu, Kerala wedding sarees and silk for Onam and weddings.
Myntra and Ajio	The widest choice of printed, georgette and party-wear sarees at everyday prices. If any of these cannot deliver to your country, your Indian address makes it a domestic order.

Saree sellers handle overseas orders differently, and their policies change. Sending to your India Rabbit address keeps every order a domestic purchase.

What to check before you order

Start from the occasion. Weddings usually mean Kanjeevaram or Banarasi silk, Onam means kasavu, everyday wear means cotton or handloom, and parties mean georgette or chiffon.
Read the stated fabric, not the title. Many sarees sold as silk are art silk or a blend, and the listing says so further down.
Check the length. A standard saree is about 5.5 metres plus a blouse piece, about 6.3 metres in all; a nine-yard saree is a different product.
Most sarees come with an unstitched blouse piece. Many sellers offer blouse stitching and fall and pico as a paid option, which is worth choosing before you order, because a tailor who can cut a saree blouse is harder to find abroad.
Buy several together. Sarees fold flat and are light, so a box of four costs little more to ship than a box of one.

Weight, customs and getting it here intact

Weight

Cotton, georgette and chiffon sarees are light, a few hundred grams each. Silk with zari is heavier, and a dense bridal Kanjeevaram can pass a kilo.

Volume

Sarees fold flat into a small box, so they ship on their real weight.

Customs

Declared as clothing, item by item, with the value you paid. Everyday sarees often stay under the duty-free limit where you live; bridal silk carries a high value and will usually pay duty. Your destination page has the figures. Check what your destination allows.

Condition

Each saree is wrapped on its own. Zari pieces stay folded on their existing creases rather than compressed, so the border is not crushed.

Work out the exact cost to your country

Sarees by country

Sarees to the UAE

Karama and Bur Dubai sell sarees, but the choice is a small part of what Indian sites carry, and the silk houses charge less at home than their Gulf branches and resellers do. Kerala to the Gulf is our fastest route, so a saree for Onam, Diwali or a wedding can be ordered a few weeks ahead rather than months. Personal parcels valued up to AED 1,000 are generally duty-free. Above that, customs duty is typically 5% of the value including shipping, and 5% VAT applies.

Transit: typically 4 to 8 business days once the box leaves our warehouse in Kerala. Shipping to the UAE · What the UAE will not let in

Can I order sarees from India to the UAE?

Yes. Order from any Indian store to your free India Rabbit address in Kerala; we hold every parcel free for 30 days and ship everything to the UAE in one box, typically 4 to 8 business days after dispatch.

Is there duty on it in the UAE?

Personal parcels up to AED 1,000 are generally duty-free. Above that, duty is typically 5% plus 5% VAT.

Sarees to Saudi Arabia

Indian families in Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province buy everyday clothes locally and order sarees from India for weddings and festivals, where range and price matter most. Saudi customs is strict on declarations, so we list every saree accurately with its value. Personal parcels up to SAR 1,000, including shipping, are generally free of customs duty, but 15% VAT applies to imports. Above SAR 1,000, duty applies as well. Saudi customs is strict on declarations, so we list every item accurately.

Transit: typically 4 to 6 business days once the box leaves our warehouse in Kerala. Shipping to Saudi Arabia · What Saudi Arabia will not let in

Can I order sarees from India to Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Order from any Indian store to your free India Rabbit address in Kerala; we hold every parcel free for 30 days and ship everything to Saudi Arabia in one box, typically 4 to 6 business days after dispatch.

Will I pay VAT on it in Saudi Arabia?

Yes, 15% VAT applies to imports. Parcels up to SAR 1,000 including shipping are generally free of customs duty; above that, duty applies too.

Sarees to Kuwait

Kuwait's Indian community goes back generations, and the sarees people order from India are the ones hard to find in Salmiya or Farwaniya at an Indian price: Kanjeevaram and Banarasi silk for weddings and Kerala kasavu for Onam. Personal parcels up to KWD 100 are generally duty-free; above that, customs duty is generally around 5% of the value. Kuwait has no VAT.

Transit: typically 4 to 6 business days once the box leaves our warehouse in Kerala. Shipping to Kuwait · What Kuwait will not let in

Can I order sarees from India to Kuwait?

Yes. Order from any Indian store to your free India Rabbit address in Kerala; we hold every parcel free for 30 days and ship everything to Kuwait in one box, typically 4 to 6 business days after dispatch.

Is there duty on it in Kuwait?

Personal parcels up to KWD 100 are generally duty-free; above that, duty is generally around 5%. Kuwait has no VAT.

Sarees to Oman

Oman has one of the largest Kerala communities in the Gulf, and Ruwi in Muscat sells sarees, but the choice is a small part of what Indian websites carry. People order the sarees that matter most from India: Kanjeevaram and Banarasi silk for weddings, and kasavu for Onam and Vishu. Salalah, Sohar and Nizwa have far less locally, which is where ordering from India makes the most difference. Since August 2026, personal parcels up to OMR 100 are generally duty-free; above that, customs duty is typically 5% of value, and 5% VAT applies to imports.

Transit: typically 4 to 8 business days once the box leaves our warehouse in Kerala. Shipping to Oman · What Oman will not let in

Can I order sarees from India to Oman?

Yes. Order from any Indian store to your free India Rabbit address in Kerala; we hold every parcel free for 30 days and ship everything to Muscat, Salalah, Sohar or anywhere in Oman in one box, typically 4 to 8 business days after dispatch.

Is there duty on a saree parcel to Oman?

Since August 2026 personal parcels up to OMR 100 are generally duty-free. Above that, duty is typically 5% of value, and 5% VAT applies to imports.

Sarees to Qatar

Doha's Indian shops sell sarees, but the range is a fraction of an Indian website's, and a silk saree costs less from the weaver's home market than from a reseller abroad. Most Qatar orders are wedding silks and Onam kasavu, often several sarees bought across a few weeks and sent as one box. Personal parcels up to QAR 1,000 are generally duty-free; above that, customs duty is typically 5% of value. Qatar has no VAT, which makes one larger consolidated box particularly good value.

Transit: typically 4 to 6 business days once the box leaves our warehouse in Kerala. Shipping to Qatar · What Qatar will not let in

Can I order sarees from India to Qatar?

Yes. Order from any Indian store to your free India Rabbit address in Kerala; we hold every parcel free for 30 days and ship everything to Doha or anywhere in Qatar in one box, typically 4 to 6 business days after dispatch.

Is there duty on sarees sent to Qatar?

Personal parcels up to QAR 1,000 are generally duty-free; above that, duty is typically 5% of value. Qatar has no VAT.

Sarees to Bahrain

Bahrain's Indian community is long established and Manama's Indian shops stock sarees, but for a wedding silk or a particular Kerala weave the choice is on Indian websites. Bahrain is one of our quickest routes, so a saree ordered for Onam or a wedding can be bought a few weeks ahead. Since mid-2026, parcels valued at BHD 100 or more pay customs duty, typically 5%, and 10% VAT; below that, a personal parcel is generally clear of both. Splitting a large order into boxes under BHD 100 is not a reason to ship separately: the extra shipping usually costs more than the tax saved.

Transit: typically 4 to 6 business days once the box leaves our warehouse in Kerala. Shipping to Bahrain · What Bahrain will not let in

Can I order sarees from India to Bahrain?

Yes. Order from any Indian store to your free India Rabbit address in Kerala; we hold every parcel free for 30 days and ship everything to Manama or anywhere in Bahrain in one box, typically 4 to 6 business days after dispatch.

Will I pay VAT on sarees in Bahrain?

Parcels valued at BHD 100 or more pay customs duty, typically 5%, and 10% VAT. Below BHD 100, a personal parcel generally pays neither.

Sarees to Malaysia

Brickfields in Kuala Lumpur and Penang's Little India sell sarees, and many Malaysian Indian families still order silk from India for Deepavali and weddings, especially Kanjeevaram from the Tamil Nadu silk houses. A large festive order can pass RM500, where duty and sales tax start. Parcels up to RM500 arriving by air courier are free of import duty; registered online sellers charge a 10% low-value goods tax at checkout. Above RM500, import duty and sales tax apply.

Transit: typically 4 to 6 business days once the box leaves our warehouse in Kerala. Shipping to Malaysia · What Malaysia will not let in

Can I order sarees from India to Malaysia?

Yes. Order from any Indian store to your free India Rabbit address in Kerala; we hold every parcel free for 30 days and ship everything to Malaysia in one box, typically 4 to 6 business days after dispatch.

Do I pay duty on it in Malaysia?

Parcels up to RM500 by air courier are free of import duty; above RM500, duty and sales tax apply.

Sarees to Singapore

Serangoon Road sells sarees, but the silk houses' full range and Indian prices are online in India. Deepavali and weddings are when most saree orders go out, and Singapore is one of our faster routes. GST applies to imported goods, including low-value parcels. Declare contents accurately; one consolidated box is simpler to declare than several small ones.

Transit: typically 4 to 6 business days once the box leaves our warehouse in Kerala. Shipping to Singapore · What Singapore will not let in

Can I order sarees from India to Singapore?

Yes. Order from any Indian store to your free India Rabbit address in Kerala; we hold every parcel free for 30 days and ship everything to Singapore in one box, typically 4 to 6 business days after dispatch.

Will I pay GST on it in Singapore?

GST applies to imported goods, including low-value parcels.

Sarees to the UK

Southall, Wembley, Leicester and Birmingham have saree shops, at British prices and with a fraction of the range. Ordering from the silk houses and handloom labels in India, then sending several sarees in one box, is how most wedding and festival shopping is done. For goods up to £135, UK VAT at 20% is normally charged by the seller at checkout; above £135, the courier collects VAT and any duty before delivery. Since 15 July 2026 the UK–India trade agreement has cut or removed duty on many goods made in India where the origin rules are met. VAT still applies.

Transit: typically 4 to 10 business days once the box leaves our warehouse in Kerala. Shipping to the UK · What the UK will not let in

Can I order sarees from India to the UK?

Yes. Order from any Indian store to your free India Rabbit address in Kerala; we hold every parcel free for 30 days and ship everything to the UK in one box, typically 4 to 10 business days after dispatch.

Will I pay VAT on it in the UK?

Usually. Above £135 the courier collects 20% VAT and any duty before delivery. The UK–India trade deal has cut duty on many Indian-made goods since 15 July 2026, but VAT still applies.

Sarees to the USA

Edison, Jackson Heights, Devon Avenue and Fremont have saree shops, but a pure silk saree costs far more there than from the house that wove it. Sarees fold flat and are light, so several in one box keep the shipping cost per saree low. There is no duty-free allowance for parcels from India: the USD 800 exemption was suspended in August 2025, and since 24 July 2026 Indian goods also carry an extra 10% duty on top of the normal rate. The courier collects it before delivery.

Transit: typically 4 to 12 business days once the box leaves our warehouse in Kerala. Shipping to the USA · What the USA will not let in

Can I order sarees from India to the USA?

Yes. Order from any Indian store to your free India Rabbit address in Kerala; we hold every parcel free for 30 days and ship everything to the USA in one box, typically 4 to 12 business days after dispatch.

Will I pay US customs duty on it?

Usually yes. The US has no duty-free allowance for parcels from India since August 2025, and Indian goods carry an extra 10% duty since 24 July 2026. The courier collects it at delivery; it is not part of our shipping charge.

Sarees to Australia

Harris Park in Sydney and Dandenong in Melbourne sell sarees, with a small range at Australian prices. Plain silk and cotton sarees clear without trouble; Australian biosecurity inspects anything with wood, seeds or plant material in the trim. GST and duty generally apply to goods valued over AUD 1,000. Australian biosecurity is the strictest of any country we ship to: wood, cane, seeds, honey and plant material are inspected and may be refused.

Transit: typically 4 to 14 business days once the box leaves our warehouse in Kerala. Shipping to Australia · What Australia will not let in

Can I order sarees from India to Australia?

Yes. Order from any Indian store to your free India Rabbit address in Kerala; we hold every parcel free for 30 days and ship everything to Australia in one box, typically 4 to 14 business days after dispatch.

Will I pay GST on it in Australia?

GST and duty generally apply to goods valued over AUD 1,000.

Sarees to New Zealand

Auckland and Wellington have only a few saree shops, with a small range, so ordering from India and sending one box is the practical answer. Biosecurity checks anything with wood, cane or seeds; plain silk and cotton sarees clear easily. Up to NZ$1,000, Customs collects no duty and overseas sellers may charge 15% GST at checkout; since 1 April 2026 a small levy applies per parcel. Above NZ$1,000, Customs collects duty, GST and an entry charge. Biosecurity is as strict as Australia: wood, cane, seeds, honey and plant material are inspected.

Transit: typically 4 to 14 business days once the box leaves our warehouse in Kerala. Shipping to New Zealand · What New Zealand will not let in

Can I order sarees from India to New Zealand?

Yes. Order from any Indian store to your free India Rabbit address in Kerala; we hold every parcel free for 30 days and ship everything to New Zealand in one box, typically 4 to 14 business days after dispatch.

Will I pay duty on it in New Zealand?

Up to NZ$1,000 Customs collects no duty, and a small per-parcel levy applies since 1 April 2026. Above NZ$1,000, duty, GST and an entry charge apply.

Sarees to Sri Lanka

Colombo has saree shops, but most sarees are woven a short distance away in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, and the full range is sold there. The hill-country Tamil community and Colombo's Indian professionals order wedding silk, Deepavali sarees and Kerala kasavu from India. Because duty and levies stack on the value, a wedding saree or a festival order travels better than everyday sarees already sold locally. Bona fide gifts and personal items are free of customs duty up to LKR 15,000 and of VAT up to LKR 10,000; above that, customs duty, 18% VAT and further levies apply. The recipient pays charges before release.

Transit: typically 4 to 6 business days once the box leaves our warehouse in Kerala. Shipping to Sri Lanka · What Sri Lanka will not let in

Can I order sarees from India to Sri Lanka?

Yes. Order from any Indian store to your free India Rabbit address in Kerala; we hold every parcel free for 30 days and ship everything to Sri Lanka in one box, typically 4 to 6 business days after dispatch.

Will I pay duty on it in Sri Lanka?

Above the gift allowance, yes: customs duty, 18% VAT and further levies are charged on most imports. Gifts are free of duty up to LKR 15,000 and of VAT up to LKR 10,000.

Sarees to Canada

Brampton, Mississauga and Surrey have saree shops, but a pure silk or handloom saree costs far more there than from the house that wove it, and the choice is a few racks rather than a whole market. Ready-to-wear and pre-stitched sarees are worth a look if draping is not your thing; they fold just as flat. Sarees are light, so several in one box keep the cost per saree low, and order wedding-season sarees early because of the Canadian winter. Duty and GST usually apply to parcels valued above CAD 20, and genuine gifts up to CAD 60 may be exempt. Because the threshold is low, one consolidated box is better value than several small parcels.

Transit: typically 4 to 14 business days once the box leaves our warehouse in Kerala. Shipping to Canada · What Canada will not let in

Can I order sarees online from India to Canada?

Yes. Order from any Indian store to your free India Rabbit address in Kerala; we hold every parcel free for 30 days and ship everything to Canada in one box, typically 4 to 14 business days after dispatch.

Can I buy ready-to-wear sarees from India?

Yes. Pre-stitched and ready-to-wear sarees are sold by most large Indian sites and boutiques, and they ship like any other saree. Check the waist and blouse measurements on the listing, because these are cut to size.

Will I pay duty on it in Canada?

Usually, above CAD 20 for duty and GST. Genuine gifts up to CAD 60 may be exempt.

Where we send it

Pick your country for transit times and customs notes.

Questions

Can I buy a saree from an Indian website if it does not ship to my country?

Yes. Order it to your free India Rabbit address in Kerala as a domestic customer. We receive it, hold it free for 30 days, and send it on with anything else you have bought.

Which saree is best for a wedding?

Silk. Kanjeevaram from Tamil Nadu and Banarasi from Varanasi are the usual choices for brides and guests; for a Kerala wedding, a kasavu or Kerala wedding saree.

Will the blouse be stitched?

Usually not. Most sarees come with an unstitched blouse piece. Many sellers offer stitching to your measurements as an option, or you can buy a readymade blouse.

Can I buy from several shops and ship once?

Yes. Every order goes to your Indian address, we combine them, and everything travels in one box.

Order it like you live in Kerala

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