Monday 31 August 2015

Inspiring weaves from the North East – Assam Cotton sarees

One of the seven sisters of the North East region of India, Assam is known for its exceptionally good quality cotton, a soft, smooth and fluffy variety in abundance in the region. But natural that it has given rise to a cottage industry in handlooms in cotton and silk fabrics in the region that has gradually evolved into a major textile industry and a dependable means of livelihood.


Creative Charm of the Assam Cotton saree
Assam Cotton Saris are light in weight, comfortable, easy to carry all day and maintain. Raw materials used are mainly cotton, or more recently mercerized cotton, which is soft & shiny. Zari work or multi colored threads woven on these fabrics gives the rich feel. Beautiful patterns of fruits, flowers, diamonds, animals, birds or human figures are generally impressed on these Cotton Sarees. The tie and dye art is on display in the fine handloom creations in mercerized sico and pure cotton. The colours chosen are bright, deep and full of the vibrancy of Nature. What is especially noteworthy is the good use of thread work or embroidery that elevates an ordinary weave to an extraordinary work of art. The borders and pallu make good use of zari, that provide the right impetus to the look.


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The range and depth of the extraordinary tie & dye Assam weaves in pure handloom cottons is mind boggling. There are plain Sicos in vibrant hues with beautiful matching borders. Block printed Sicos in multi-colour stripes design, Earthy shades Assam cotton tants, the pastels of Assam Sico linen, the vibrant multi-coloured Assam Sicos with catchy wide zari borders and matched zari worked pallus and the deep shades of the mercerized sico cotton handlooms are but the explorative experiments of the fine Assam fabrics.


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Unnati silks, largest ethnic online Indian shop offers exquisite designer Assam Cotton sareeswith matching blouse for sale. The Online shopping store has the widest range of ethnic Indian Sarees and Salwar Kameez. At Unnati Silks, you can buy online unique, fancy, exclusive collection of Traditional, Wedding, bridal attire, stylish, party, trendy fashion, formal, corporate, office, daily casual saris in silk, cotton, sico, art silk georgette, chiffon, dupion, tussar, organza, crepe, gicha, jute and other fabric varieties at attractive prices.


You can purchase online at Unnati silks and the products will be dispatched within 24 working hours of placing the order. We have free shipping and Cash on Delivery (COD) facility for Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Ernakulam, Lucknow, Jaipur, Patna, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh and many other Indian cities. We also do Worldwide express shippingto countries like UK in cities like London, Leicester, Canada in cities like Ottawa, Quebec, USA in cities like New York, Washington, Los Angeles, Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa, Seychelles, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Myanmar, Mauritius, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives, and Bhutan, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Lucia and many more.

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Wednesday 26 August 2015

The Coimbatore Cotton Saree – Sensational Show, Casing Softly

Coimbatore, Manchester of South India in Tamil Nadu, India, is known for its traditional cotton and silk handlooms. The Coimbatore Saree, known as a soft, fine and durable weave, with trendy designs and attractive patterns in vibrant colours, speaks volumes about the skill of its weavers. Light, soft, smooth, airy and very comfortable, Coimbatore cotton sarees come in a wide range of colours, designs, patterns and adornments. Soft cotton handloom sarees are a specialty of Coimbatore. These Coimbatore Cotton Sarees are available in different colours and with adorning features on the body of the fabric. The region produces a cotton, that is soft and fluffy making the Coimbatore cottons suitable for daily casual and summer wear.

The appeal of the cotton comforts of Coimbatore
Coimbatore cotton sarees are durable and fine cotton fabrics in a wide range of traditional and artisan styles. Saris with geometric stair step on the body and bold zari border or sarees with large zari temple motif border and graphic pallu are eye-catchers.Incredibly fine threadwork on Coimbatore Cotton Sarees in a variety of pleasing colours are trending and are most suitable for festivals, like Diwali, Holi, Dushera, Pongal and such traditional occasionsThey also suit as wear for wedding ceremonies, parties and corporate offices. Designer Coimbatore Cotton Sarees are fashionable and a good choice for family gatherings, parties, and marriage functions.


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There is a special appeal to the Coimbatore cotton saree in its new avatars available to buy online at Unnati Silks. There are two special mentions – the charm of the handloom mercerized cotton Coimbatore cotton sari with enchanting stripes design in two colours with double ikkat weaving and floral ikkat woven borders. There is a special designer ikat patola weave on the pallu or end piece which beautifully complements the double ikat weaving. There are light coloured double coloured striped sarees with brilliant jacquard weaving that is magical. The designs are current, the weave is traditional and the fusion is bewitching.

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Unnatisilks, largest ethnic online Indian shop offers exquisite designer Coimbatore Cotton sarees with matching blouse for sale.The Online shopping store has the widest range of ethnic Indian Sarees and Salwar Kameez. At Unnati Silks, you can buy online unique, fancy, exclusive collection of Traditional, Wedding, bridal attire, stylish, party, trendy fashion, formal, corporate, office, daily casual saris in silk, cotton, sico, art silk georgette, chiffon, dupion, tussar, organza, crepe, gicha, jute and other fabric varieties at attractive prices.


You can purchase online at Unnati silks and the products will be dispatched within 24 working hours of placing the order. We have free shipping and Cash on Delivery (COD) facility for Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Ernakulam, Lucknow, Jaipur, Patna, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh and many other Indian cities. We also do Worldwide express shipping to countries like UK in cities like London, Leicester, Canada in cities like Ottawa, Quebec, USA in cities like New York, Washington, Los Angeles, Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa, Seychelles, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Myanmar, Mauritius, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives, and Bhutan, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Lucia and many more.

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The new charm of the fusion Chanderi Sico sarees

Chanderi sarees are the traditional Indian saree and since decades the saris have been remaining in practice of the weavers. Chanderi is a town of historical place in Ashoknagar District of Madhya Pradesh State, in India.

Chanderi is well known for its handloom clusters, occupies a special place because of its century’s old weaving specialty of producing finely textured fabrics of silk, cotton and sico embellished with zari woven work and more specifically because of its saris that have been patronized by royalty.


Chanderi produces fabrics like pure silk, cotton and silk cotton. The motifs have come a long way from the traditional coin, floral and peacocks to the geometrics. Chanderi sico saris are known for their sheer texture, fine quality, light weight, glossy transparency and a marvelous work in art and designs.

Traditionally, the Chanderi sico fabric was woven using very fine hand spun yarn, which accounted for its delicate texture. Chanderi sico saris have two different designs methods one is the main body of the saree which contains various bootis or motifs, borders and colours. The Bootis is popularly known as Bootas.


And the other design is interlaced, hand-woven, different shapes and patterns, consisting of gold, silver or copper coated threads which are used to design the bootis and borders. The Asharf bootis or Gold Coin shaped bootis are very famous in Chanderi saris.

The Chanderi sico sarees are designed with floral zari bootis, block prints, embroidery motifs with zari, printed, patch, Kalamkari, embroidery, neon colour borders and elegant pallu designs, make it suitable for weddings, parties, traditional occasions and festivals.


Chanderi sico saris are designed with plain body, checks, stripes, block prints, zari, embroidery work with floral zari, printed, patch, embroidery borders and stylish pallu designs, apt for traditional occasions, corporate and casual wear.

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Unnati silks, the largest ethnic online Indian shop offers exquisite designer Chandei Sico Saris for online sale. Our Online shopping store has the widest range of rich Indian Sarees and Salwar kameez. At Unnati Silks, you can buy unique, exclusive collection at affordable price.

Unnati has a unique range of fusion saris and salwar kameez where trending designs, patterns and colors have been incorporated in traditional styles of fabric manufacturers, and available in retail and wholesale. You can purchase online at Unnati silks and the products will be dispatched within 24 working hours of placing the order. We have free shipping and Cash on Delivery (COD) facility for Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Ernakulum, Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Patna, Jaipur and many other Indian cities. We also do Worldwide express shipping to countries like Australia, United States Of America(USA), United Kingdom (UK), United Arab Emirates(UAE), Australia, United States of America (USA), Adelaide, Black Town, Brisbane, Gold coast, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Barking, Birmingham, Leicester, London, Manchester, Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mauritius, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, South America, Sri Lanka and Sweden.

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Tuesday 25 August 2015

Kota Cotton Sarees, Online Kota Doria Cotton Saris, Sarees in India, Unnati Silks

Rajasthan is well known for its fine Kota Doria Muslin sarees. Kota doria as the name suggests is made in Kota city of Rajasthan. It is a type of cotton cloth that becomes special because of its weave. Kota Doria first originated in the captivating land of Mysore where the weavers who practiced this craft were known as ‘Masurias’.

The weaving is done using pure cotton threads but the style is so varying that it makes the final cloth translucent and gives it cross check pattern locally known as khat. The procedure of making this fabric involves winding, warping, dyeing, sizing, drafting, denting, piercing and  finally design setting. This is the most open weave fabric woven in India.

The weave is result of sufficient spacing between super fine warp and weft threads with slightly thick thread at regular counts to produce a very subtle check pattern. Also, the thicker threads make the cloth strong and more durable. The thin fiber maintains its softness, delicacy and gives it translucency and gossamer appeal.

Comfort and resilient are the two defining factors of what makes Kota Doria is a popular fabric with many. Whether it is for a sari or a salwar suit, it can be carried with utmost ease, especially in the hot and humid summer months.

The Rajasthani royalty favored this fabric since it portrayed effortless grace and style. The saris were mostly white or beige in color. However, with recent changes and modifications being made to the fabric, endless amounts of colors and adornments of all kinds are included as well. Initially, the fabric was only made up of cotton, but later silk was weaved in as well, which made it more chic and refined.


Kota cotton saris are designed with plain body with checks that are mainly made of a slightly rough cotton texture or plain gold threads with floral zari borders and designer pallus.

Now this cotton sarees are designed with block print motifs with printed floral printed and zari borders and block printed pallus, it is suitable for casual and corporate wear.

Kota cotton saris are suitable for casual and festive occasions and it gives a classy look to the wearer.


Unnati silks have an exclusive collection of Kota cotton saris with beautiful designs and vibrant colors.

Unnati silks, the largest ethnic online Indian shop offers exquisite designer Kota cotton saris for online sale. Our Online shopping store has the widest range of rich Indian Sarees and Salwar kameez. At Unnati Silks, you can buy unique, exclusive collection at affordable price.


Unnati has a unique range of fusion saris and salwar kameez where trending designs, patterns and colors have been incorporated in traditional styles of fabric manufacturers, and available in retail and wholesale. You can purchase online at Unnati silks and the products will be dispatched within 24 working hours of placing the order. We have free shipping and Cash on Delivery (COD) facility for Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Ernakulum, Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Patna, Jaipur and many other Indian cities. We also do  Worldwide express shipping to countries like Australia, United States Of America(USA), United Kingdom (UK), United Arab Emirates(UAE), Australia, United States of America (USA), Adelaide, Black Town, Brisbane, Gold coast, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Barking, Birmingham, Leicester, London, Manchester, Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mauritius, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, South America, Sri Lanka and Sweden.

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Monday 24 August 2015

Comfortable cotton sarees from Madurai

The Madurai Cotton Saree, transformed from a fabric of restricted use to a widely sought after garment for regular use, is a light, airy and comfortable creation to keep cool during hot summers.    

Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India, is famous, besides many other things, for its Madurai Cotton Sarees. A handloom creation of Saurashtrians (migrants from Gujarat, India), who settled in Madurai, about a century ago, the Madurai Sarees are woven from highly mercerized cotton and block printed. They are known as Sungari or Sungudi.


A 100% cotton fabric, dyed by natural colours by extraction from leaves, the Madurai Cotton Saree is designed with many tiny dots on the main body, with detailed embroidery work on the borders. The colour of the border generally contrasts that of the body.

Thin, light and made of pure cotton or polyester cotton, the Madurai Cotton has the ability to absorb heat and is best for summers or hot climatic conditions. Excellent properties are that it does not cause any allergy, is inexpensive and very easy to maintain.


Notable characteristics of the Madurai Cotton Sarees, are its more than usual length of forty eight inches compared to the standard Saree length of forty four inches and a dotted multi-coloured border. It shares similarity with the Bandhani type Sarees which also uses the tie-dye process but the method of application and the dots differ.

Affordably priced, the Madurai Saree, a fabric once worn for its simplicity and comfort by middle aged and elderly women and mostly on festival days and special occasions, has undergone a sea change. Trendy designs and patterns with exquisite borders and attractive motifs have given the Madurai Sungari a new look, making it a must-buy for all age groups and a widely accepted choice for daily and occasion wear.


Modern patterns adorn this Madurai fabric, with peacock, butterfly and nature being the motifs, woven in one or two colours, being the most popular. No wonder this version of the Madurai Cotton Saree is a hit with college goers and corporate ladies as a refreshing change during the hot weather.

There are other delightful varieties also of this South Indian Cotton Saree.

Creeper motifs and naksi zari border with an elegant printed pallu on the Madurai Saree is preferred wear for daily casual and office during the summer season. Summer Madurai cotton saris with tie-dye printed bird motifs and attractive printed borders are alluring and suit teachers, professors, home makers and busy mothers nicely.


A stylish twist is the Saree with circular prints on a colourful body, giving it an out of the way look and making it appropriate for dinners and parties.

The Madurai Cotton Saree derives its look from the mercerized cotton that is used for the fabric. Mercerization is the treatment for the cotton fabric that gives it the lustre and strength. The process causes the cotton fibre to swell and increase in area, brings a reflected shine on it and makes it softer. It also makes the yarn attain a better affinity to dyes and develop a resistance to molds which thrive on organic substances.


The longer the cotton fibre better would be the mercerization. Crochet work comes out fine with mercerized cotton hence beautiful embroideries are created on the Madurai Cotton Saree.
Lint accumulation, or the detaching of short bundled fibres in fabrics such as cotton, is what is to be guarded against in the washing of these Cotton sarees.

A growing population of Saree lovers, sustained by the efforts of a devoted and skilled workforce and encouraged by a supportive government with its promoting policies are all contributing factors for the pride of place that the Madurai Cotton Saree holds today. 


Online websites such as Unnati Silks, have a large collection of traditional and trendy Madurai Cotton Handloom Sarees, with beautiful prints, broad borders and exquisite pallus using mesmerizing colours, meant to please. They could be one of the answers to getting these Cotton Sarees of choice and quality, at reasonable prices.

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Friday 21 August 2015

Quality weaves of the Dharmavaram Cotton Sarees

Dharmavaram is a small town close to Anantpur,the district headquarters, in Andhra Pradesh, India. Part of a cluster well-known for its handloom industry, Dharmavaram is famous for its silk and cotton sarees. Dharmavaram cotton sarees have simple, plain borders without much contrast. Generally these sarees have broad golden borders, heavy zari works with big designs and traditional elegant pallu. The borders have butta or buttis adorning them while the pallus of the saris have special designs. Dharmavaram handloom cotton sarees have very durable colors.

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Unnati Silks has a whole range of quality weaves in Dharmavaram Cotton Sarees, known for their bright, tantalizing colours, wide and attractive coloured borders, the extraordinary use of thread weaving in zari on the designer pallus or end pieces and set off in the most vibrant shades of the primary colours.

Rich and lush the Dharmavaram cotton sarees are preferred for their quality weaves, good use of zari embroidery and exclusive designer prints. Sarees having golden zari bootis along with zari border and zari weaving elegant pallu is perfectly suitable for parties and festivals.


Various patterns are used in a range of the Dharmavaram Cotton sarees such as floral bootis, peacock, mango zari bootis and traditional designs. These sarees are very suitable for a number of occasions as for corporate office, functions, small parties, wedding ceremonies, school functions, annual day celebrations, and traditional festivals like diwali, dusherra, pongal, ugadi and such.

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Unnatisilks, largest ethnic online Indian shop offers exquisite designer Dharmavaram Handloom Cotton sarees with matching blouse for sale. The Online shopping store has the widest range of ethnic Indian Sarees andSalwar Kameez. At Unnati Silks, you can buy online unique, fancy, exclusive collection of Traditional, Wedding, bridal attire, stylish, party, trendy fashion, formal, corporate, office, daily casual saris in silk, cotton, sico,art silk georgette, chiffon, dupion, tussar, organza, crepe, gicha, jute and other fabric varieties at attractive prices.


You can purchase online at Unnati silks and the products will be dispatched within 24 working hours of placing the order. We have free shipping and Cash on Delivery (COD) facility for Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Ernakulam, Lucknow, Jaipur, Patna, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh and many other Indian cities. We also do Worldwide express shipping to countries like UK in cities like London, Leicester, Canada in cities like Ottawa, Quebec, USA in cities like New York, Washington, Los Angeles, Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa, Seychelles, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Myanmar, Mauritius, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives, and Bhutan, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Lucia and many more.

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Looking Chic Wearing A Chiffon Saree

A Chiffon Saree is a finely-made airy fabric, light in weight and great for style, preferred as summer wear in tropical countries like India.

Chiffon is a fabric known for its sheer quality, manufactured so fine, that it is transparent, airy and light on the wearer. From the French meaning ’cloth’, it is made from finely drawn out cotton, silk or synthetic fibres, spun in the balanced plain weave style.  

The fineness of the Chiffon Saree comes from the close placing of a large number of fibres per inch or density or count in the warp (length wise laid out fibres) and weft (breadth wise arrangement of fibres on the warp). The weaving results in an extremely close pattern or net of such fineness that hardly anything can pass through it.

Chiffon Sarees with their extremely fine mesh-like weaving and decorated with beautiful designs and patterns are available in most colours and shades. The greatest advantage of the Chiffon Saree lies in the saree not wrinkling and retaining its neat shape throughout the day. Added to it is the fact that apart from seeing that it being delicate it does not fray, it requires very little care to maintain.

Preferred for the comfort and ‘breathing’ quality of the fabric that keeps the body cool and refreshed, not to mention the style statement that it makes through its floral designs and abstract prints, Chiffon Sarees are a boon, for the working woman.


Fashion designers have found the chiffon a beautiful canvas to explore and exhibit never-before- seen prints with extremely attractive floral and other motifs including exquisite embroidery. No wonder these creations are much preferred wear for office-goers, housewives, teachers, college professors, corporate ladies and a host of other types.

More recently introduced, are the eye-catching Rajasthani prints of Lehriya and Bandhini to enhance the appeal of the Chiffon Saree. Lehriya refers to a style of long lines across the body of the saree in brilliant and varied colours. Bandhini style refers to patterns and colours specific to certain festivals and social occasions. Both are equally popular amongst the fashion conscious.


There are some versions for the Chiffon Saree which have block prints with opposite coloured pallus and patch border on both sides of the saree, sought out mainly for weddings and grand occasions, while the pure fancy Chiffon Saree with Zari Buttis and elegant Pallu is normally chosen for big functions and parties.            

All in all the market has taken to Chiffon sarees in a big way. Looking to the awesome display of Chiffon Sarees with an innovative mix of modern designs, stylish patterns and mesmerising colours in the sarees and salwar kameez, it is an awe-inspiring collection that has something appealing for each and every buyer.

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Wednesday 19 August 2015

Kalamkari – life-like depictions on fine handloom sarees

Kalamkari is an intricate process of hand-painting and block printing on the saree that significantly raises the appeal of the fabric. An ethnic art from the State of Andhra Pradesh, India, it has been tried successfully on different fabrics and styles, from other parts of the country as well, yielding stupendous results.  
       
Kalamkari, meaning craftsmanship through the use of a pen, is an ethnic art involving hand-painting or block printing on Sarees. The Kalamkari was originally hand-painting on cotton fabrics to elevate their looks. Today it loosely includes free hand-painting on any cotton fabric through the use of vegetable dyes. Once, only cotton fabrics had kalamkari done on them. Today it includes silk, and many other synthetic yarns too.   

Two styles namely – the Machilipatnam style and the Srikalahasti  style are still prevalent in Andhra Pradesh, in places by these names.

Both styles of Kalamkari are distinctive and enjoy their own following.  Kalamkari painting is an arduous process of dyeing and hand printing. Several stages of washing and treatment to the fabric prior to the painting and after it, is undergone before the final product is ready.
Srikalahasti Style, having royal patronage of Hindu kings and being associated with temples, was influenced by Hindu scriptures and mythology. It mostly has subjects of Gods, temple hangings, epic scenes and other religious themes, in its ‘Kalamkari’. Certain marked features of this style are simplicity, good use of colour with some colours given prominence, sharpness in the depictions, and the use of motifs.
The Machilipatnam style having Islamic influence uses more of flora and fauna as themes in its work.
Natural dyes are employed for colours, in Kalamkari, with cotton, silk, crepe, georgette being the usual fabrics as canvas for this art. Myrobalan along with buffalo milk is used for fixing of colour reagents. Myrobalan is preferred for its high tannin content which helps adhesion. For drawing the contours and fine lines, the Kalam or pen is used. Sometimes it is also for doing the coloured lines. The pen could be a bamboo piece that would be dipped in fermented jaggery.


Kalamkari is experimented as patch work on other fabrics in various colour combinations. Motifs are some of the popular subjects like trees, creepers, flowers, leaves and birds.

Some Kalamkari creations, that have been introduced in the market, have been received enthusiastically, encouraging more innovations to follow. 

Fancy kalamkari prints on South PureCotton Sarees offer a refreshing look and could be used for a variety of occasions.
Employed on the Chanderi Silk Sarees, the Kalamkari addition makes it look so grand, that it makes the Saree apt for weddings, as bridal attire, corporate wear, as also for Indian festivals like Sankranthi, Diwali, Dushera, Pongal etc. 
Designer embroidered Sico sarees having a Kalamkari Patch border with an elegant pallu to match, are most suitable for parties and functions.
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