Banaras, or Varanasi,
holy city of temples, where, by the taking of a dip in the Ganges river, Hindus
believe one gets closer to salvation, one also gets to see a grand offering –
the Banarasi saree. Notwithstanding a flurry of traditional silks across the
country, the Banarasi Saree has always
held out as a unique fabric of traditional excellence.
In an awesome
display of grandeur, Banarasi Silk sarees have
always been exclusive and captivating. Finely woven, with rich brocades in
gold, silver zari, including fine designs and engravings, the relatively heavy
and opulent affair is part of every bride’s trousseau and a must-have finery
fabric for weddings and exclusive occasions in many Indian homes. The
speciality of the Banarasi sari lies in its
use of zari or rich gold and silver coloured thread work on motifs and
brocades.
The influence of Mughal designs is evident
from the awesome floral and leafy motifs known as ‘kalga’ and ‘bel’ and outer
border designs of upright leaves known as ‘Jhallar’. In addition the heavy gold
work on the brocades, the compact weaving of the base fabric, the small
detailing, metallic visual effects, the mesh pattern and the intricate
embroidery work are all contributive towards making the Banarasi silk sari, a rich
traditional offering and a national pride. The brocade is woven on a draw loom
through a special technique involving a supplementary weft. This ornamental
addition through the revolutionary special arrangement known as ‘jacquard’ has
expanded the horizons of pattern making on fabrics.
Four
to five centuries have passed and this tradition of fine weaving has neither
dimmed nor lost lustre. In fact the Banarasi Silk Sareehas
continued to remain as exceptional and finely sought as before. Over the years
additions and introductions within the weave have never seemed out of place.
Despite being woven in traditional style, the fusion elements have seamlessly
merged to become a part of its rich and dazzling heritage.There are a lot of Designer
Banarasi Silk Sareesas also fusion varieties and combination of
styles from Unnati Silks that have always kept the market interested. You have
the colour splash in vibrant hues of the Banarasi Sicos with mesmeric patterns and
enchanting patch borders with eye-catching motifs. The stunning Banarasi Katan
silk with a lot of Jamdhani work and attractive bootis that has always
enthralled the market. There are the patola silks and Banarasi
georgette sarees that are beautifully adorned with elegant
mango bootis all over.
The brocaded
Banrasi Crepe silk has its own charm, while the Banarasi Tussar silks in
Neon having a lot of patch work embroidery are extremely attractive. Then you
have the Banarasi Organza silks that
are covered with eye-filling bootis and rich borders in zari and the Banarasi
Georgette silks online that have enticing wide borders in
different colours. The designer variety in jacquard art silk is an awesome
fashion draw that has enthralled the market. The exclusive Banarasi Supernet
sarees in Neons and Pastels are most captivating for their dazzle and vibrancy.
Unnati silks, largest
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banarasi sarees, designer sarees online and
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Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Lucia and many more.
Pochampally, in Telangana,
India, is well-known for its Pochampally brand
of sarees, the base fabric being cotton, silk or a blend of the two. The
exquisite finish of the saree comes through the dyeing and weaving of
pre-coloured threads which are dyed according to the Ikat or Ikkat technique.
The Ikkat technique involves applying
bindings which resist dye penetration to the threads in pre-determined patterns
and then dyeing the threads. These threads are then woven to produce the
desired pattern. When several colours are used, the dyeing process on the
threads is repeated for each of the colours chosen. Then the fabric is woven
with the multi-coloured threads into the pattern. Within the ikkat style of
dyeing are methods of single-ikkat and double-ikkat. Single ikkat has two
variants – warp ikkat where the warp threads are dyed after applying resists
according to pattern on the warp threads.
After that, only, is the weaving
done. In the weft ikkat it is the weft threads which are coloured by applying
resists before the dyeing and then weaving is done. In either case the dyeing
is done prior to the weaving so carefully that the pattern emerges as the weave
progresses. In the double ikkat method both the warp and weft threads are dyed
before weaving. Alternatively, in the tie-dye method it is quite the reverse of
the Ikkat style of dyeing. Here the threads are first woven and the resist
bindings then applied to the fabric before dyeing it.
The painstaking
efforts of the weavers in maintaining the purity of dyeing and weaving,
including the control and placement of threads during the weave contribute
largely to the complexity of the weave patterns and pleasing appearance of the
sarees. Colours that are employed for the dyeing of threads are fast and
well-chosen. No wonder the outcome of the Pochampally saree displays an
extraordinary ethnic skill that is hard to match. Current trends see Pochampally
silk saris with traditional designs, zari borders and elegant pallus
with pleasing designs and colourful prints, making it a must-buy for weddings,
festivals, traditional functions and even corporate wear.
Unnati Silks has
many exquisite creations in Pochampally silk sarees that one
can buy online. There are two special features that are notable. The stripes
pattern design on the pallus between which there are floral patterns in double
ikkat weaving. The main saree has attractive motifs in ikkat prints or ikkat
weaving and borders with patola weaving. Colours chosen are bright and vibrant
hues.
weaving process of pochampally sarees
Unnati silks, largest ethnic
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online,designer sarees and
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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
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Ernakulam, Lucknow, Jaipur, Patna, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh and many other
Indian cities. We also do Worldwide express shipping to
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and Tobago, Suriname, Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia,
Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Myanmar, Mauritius, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri
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The Kerala Cotton Saree adapted
from Mundum Neriyathum, the traditional attire of Malayali women in the South
Indian state of Kerala, has been modified suitably, to also appeal to the
changing times.Considered as one of the oldest forms
of the modern day saree, Mundu (the lower garment) and Neriyathu (the upper
garment) together form the Mundum Neriyathum. The Mundum Neriyathum consists of
the lower part of the body covered by the Mundu, lower garment also worn by
traditional men in Kerala and the Neriyathu, draping the upper torso, from
right hip to left shoulder over the blouse, with the portion beyond the
shoulder left hanger.
FESTIVE WEAR KERALA COTTON SAREES
As with Mundum
Neriyathum, the blouse matches the Kerala Cotton Saree for festive occasions
with colours based on the age and marital status of the woman. A green coloured blouse would be for young, unmarried girls, while
the married and middle aged women wear red blouses. Modern day prints on the
cotton fabric with coloured borders and popular designs of peacock and temple adorn the pallu, making the Handloom Kerala Cotton
Sarees popular as daily wear.
TRENDY KERALA COTTON SAREE
A popular variety of
the Kerala Cotton Saree has Zari Buttas and a Resham Zari Border, coupled with
an elegant pallu, preferred as occasion wear in corporate offices, colleges and
schools. It also appeals as novel wear during festivals.Equally enticing is the
Kerala Cotton Sari with block printed motifs and multi-thread embroidered
border in half-half pattern with contrasting colours. It makes it suitable for
daily casual, office wear during summer and traditional functions.
CLASSY KERALA COTTON SAREE
Unnati silks, largest ethnic online Indian shop
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BOLLYWOOD KERALA COTTON SAREE
You can
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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,
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Kalamkari is from ‘Kalam’ (pen) and ‘Kari’
(craftsmanship), words taken from the Persian for the art of hand painting done
on fabrics with the use of a pen and extended to include hand block printing.
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There are two schools of art that developed
Kalamkari initially in India and from individual origins.
Srikalahasti style that
used the pen for drawing and filling in the colours, and with a strong
influence of Hindu culture that specifically focused on religious subjects and
scenes from the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata in its paintings.
The Machilipatnam style
that came with an Islamic slant, had subjects of paintings mostly depicting
flora and fauna, with floral designs as a backdrop on the fabric.
Both styles that have
popularised Kalamkari have one thing in common – the depictions are fine and
neatly drawn, there is extensive use of organic colours which are fast, there
is no dilution in the skill and quality over the years.
Today’s
Kalamkari has both these styles merged into one with different facets within
the art.Kalamkari sarisshowcase the traditional simplicity,
elaborate themes, sharp detailing and attractive motifs in a host of bright and
pleasing hues.
Kalamkari
comes off beautifully on a whole lot of fabrics like silk, cotton, sico art
silks such as georgette, chiffon, Supernet, crepe silk and others. With
vegetable dyes being used, colours are fast and long lasting. Motifs with
trees, creepers, flowers, leaves, birds are popular subjects.
Gloss on the fabric comes from the traditional
use of some natural substances such as myrobalan, cow’s milk, cow dung, seeds,
plants and crushed flowers in the paintings. The etching of lines and applying
of colour is done with a finely sharpened short bamboo piece which reflects the
devotion and skill of the ethnic craftsmen to bring about such exquisite
masterpieces despite the limited resources.
A time-consuming and
arduous task, that involves patience and dedication, it is the sharpness of the
lines, the fine details and the picturesque outcome that make this ethnic
effort worth its while.
Kalamkari pure cotton sareesin the printed variety
have block prints featuring floral designs and geometrical patterns arranged in
designer fashion. Modern abstract designs have also been included in recent
times to resounding applause from the market.
Ethnic art is like any
other art. It is however the toil and the effort in producing these exceptional
works of detail and flawlessness despite the limited resources available, that
truly give it its value.
There are fine pureTussar SilkSareeswith multi-colour Kalamkari. where
multi-colour borders and thematic representations on the pallu or end piece
that go well with the central design. You have the largely plain or lightly
adorned sarees with attractive hand painted bootis all over. Then you have the
veg.dyed sarees inDupion silk sareesandSupernetsareesthat have finely marked lines and
accentuate the effect of the pictorial depictions.
There are other fine offerings in
cotton and other fabrics that make theKalamkari
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prized possession.Unnati silkslargest ethnic online Indian shop offers exquisitedesignerKalamkari sareeswith matching blouse for sale.
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