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Pattu Sarees - An evergreen fabric

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Pattu sarees are something that all women love. The shades, the colors, and the sheen it carries is like none other. It is almost like a walking shining doll when someone drapes it. Interestingly pattu is not just loved by women alone. Men too love the material to have their kurtas and dhotis stitched out of it. Pattu sarees have been there for a very long time. They can be called threads of tradition for the art and the style of weaving pattu has been carried forward to date by many generations. It is not long ago that the entire pattu saree demand was fulfilled by just hand weaving. While there are still communities and artisans who actively indulge in only hand weaving of pattu sarees , there are machine-operated looms too. But remember, original pattu sarees are always only handwoven. What makes pattu sarees very unique is the natural shine it carries. Traditional pattu weaving saw its way to Kanchipuram around 400 years ago and since then this has been everyone’s favorite.

What makes Linen the most ideal choice

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  It is a known fact that linen is derived from the flax plant. The fibers from this plant are woven to make this beautiful linen garment or saree. The linen is mostly hard and is not stretchable. But why do many people still buy linen sarees even though they are expensive? What makes this fabric so special that many Indian women including actors prefer linen for many occasions? The process of making linen is fascinating. The plant is grown and then harvested to obtain the fiber from it. There are however two methods of extracting the fiber. The handpicking of the plant is a more ideal choice as the fibers tend to come out longer. Machine harvested plants have short linen fibers. Spinning the flax fiber through wet spinning brings the most beautiful fibers. A pure linen saree has both the warp and the weft yarns as the linen fibers. However, due to its inflexibility, not many prefer a stiff-looking saree and so weavers often mix wool, silk, or cotton while weaving to make them mor

5 Must-have silk sarees in your wardrobe

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  There’s a fact that might stun you. Did you know that there are a total of 26 types of Indian silk sarees ? We are sure you might not know them all. Original and traditional pattu sarees are among them. It is incredible how you can find these pattu sarees online . If you already knew about them, then you are awesome! Mooga Silk Sarees - While there are so many pattu sarees online , mooga silk saree is something you must try. This saree is native to Assam, and the silk threads have a natural golden tint. The best part of this is that the luster keeps increasing with every wash. Banarasi Silk Sarees - We bet this is known to all. Banarasi silk, or Banaras pattu as it’s called in the south, hails from Varanasi. It is common to find this pattu saree online. Intricate details, compact weaving, mina work, and metallic visual effects are the prominent traits of this saree. Baluchari Silk Saree - This silk saree, like other pattu sarees online, can be found but with a little extra effort

Preserving the six yards beauty- The Silk Sarees

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  If there is one thing that many women adore, it is a saree—the drapes, the material, and the fact that it can be chic and traditional. Colors and the material plays a significant role when it comes to choosing a perfect saree. Linen sarees, silk cotton sarees, designer silk sarees, soft silk sarees , and the list goes on and on. Each saree is unique, and one has to care for it to make it last longer. Here are some tips that you can practice to make sure every time you take out your pattu saree or the Mysore silk saree from the cupboard comes out with the same sheen and elegance it had the first time you bought it. Make sure you follow the washing instructions. If a saree needs dry cleaning, stick to it. Heavy-embroidered and heavy-work sarees should be wrapped in a cotton cloth before storing them. Change the way you fold your sarees once a month, so the creases don’t become a permanent mark. Starch cotton sarees and pattu sarees to keep them fine and intact. Buy easy-to-use cl

Silk Cotton Sarees - A perfect pick

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What is your go-to option for the summers? If you are thinking anymore, then stop! We have the perfect choice to suggest for you. Embrace the beauty and the feel of elegant silk-cotton sarees . Women in India are rooted in their traditional clothing no matter how advanced they become. The beauty in six yards is incomparable to any other outfit that we borrow from the western world. With the temperatures rising, if you are wondering what best to pick for this season when you catch up with your friends or go on special occasions, silk cotton is what we strongly suggest. This fabric is beautiful, lightweight, versatile, and super comfortable when worn. This fabric has the best of both worlds. It has the sheen in silk and the breathing space as cotton. The yarns of cotton and silk are weaved to make these beautiful and flowing sarees.  This summer, sit back and relax, and worry not about what will make you look outstanding. Silk cotton sarees come in many colors. For the sunny season, pa