Dharmavaram Silk Sarees, unnatisilks fine display of captivating colours, colour combinations, creative experiments, colour combinations applied on silk yarn

Dharmavaram is in Anantpur district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Known for its handloom industry, Dharmavaram is a hub for the manufacture and sale of the Dharmavaram Silk Sarees. A household name in South India, the Dharmavaram Silk Saree is famous for its excellent weaving quality, rich look and feel.

Dharmavaram Silk Saris also known as Rajwadi Sarees are known for their broad borders and gold brocade embroidered pallus, available in a combination of soft colours, exquisite designs and varying patterns.

Sometimes confused with the Kanchipuram Saree, the difference lies in the patent features of the Dharmavaram Saree – its muted colours and the double-colour effect of the Saree.

The making of the Dharmavaram Silk Saree involves a lot of painstaking care and precision.

Desired colour is mixed with water boiled to a high temperature. Heat causes colour to adhere making it fast or durable. The yarn is immersed and the water stirred to spread the colour evenly throughout. The choice of right colour and shade is crucial and the right combination increases the value of the fabric. The decision hinges on the designer himself.

The elegance and extra-look that the Dharmavaram Silk Saree lends, makes it a must-buy and prized possession to be displayed on special occasions.

The Dharmavaram Temple Pallu Saree has a rich colour combination, with elegant prints on the fabric additionally adorned by tikkis, stones and crystal work. It is most-preferred wear for big parties and social occasions. 

   

The Group Buttal Thandu Dharmavaram Saree is a unique for employing different fabrics, threads and decorative items. Handwork and embroidery are worthy additions to the Saree. It has an excellent finishing and is very comfortable to wear.

A trending version is the Dharmavaram Pattu Silk Sari with attractive designs as peacock feathers, Brahmakamalam, shine of the stars added to the multi-coloured threads giving the changing colours effect. It is appropriate to wear for college parties, corporate functions, or social get-togethers like weddings and special invites. 

Unnati Silks, devoted to ethnic sarees and salwar kameez materials, has a wide range of Dharmavaram Silk Sarees. Incorporating traditional and trendy designs in the most attractive colour combinations they cater to varying individual tastes and at the most reasonable prices.  

Mangalagiri Handlooms are exclusive, Traditional Sarees with universal appeal, unnatisilks Mangalagiri Handlooms are sarees with universal appeal

Mangalagiri is on the National Highway conecting Kolkata and Chennai, Mangalagiri is very close to Guntur and Vijayawada and is a part of the Vijayawada urban agglomeration.

Heavy gold thread or zari borders, traditional Nizam designs, and simple mono-striped or multi-colour striped pallus adorn the fabric. Various motifs like leaf, mango, parrot, gold coin, add to the appeal of the cotton saree. Current popular trends have printing work and embroidery designs on the mangalagiri cotton sari.

Count is an indication of the fineness of a saree, based on the threads per square inch in warp and weft. Counts range from 40(coarse) to 120 (super fine), with the normal count of 80 – 80 being used for soft woven fabric. Prices begin at Rs 60 to Rs 70 a metre, and could go beyond Rs.1000, based on the intricacies involved in its making

Derived from its original name Totadri, Mangalagiri is from Mangala (good fortune) and Giri (hill). There are three temples of Narayan Swamy in Mangalagiri and popular traditional belief has it that those climbing the hill to offer prayers would definitely buy a saree before leaving Mangalagiri.      

There are some features unique to a Mangalgiri Saree. The soft and comfortable all-season fabric generally does not have designs on the body. It also is known for not having gaps in its weave. There is a missing thread variety of saree not commonly found. 

A traditional occupation involving whole families in the making, it is knowledge gained from experience and experiment, shared and passed down from generation to generation.  Mangalagiri weavers are devoted to their craft.  They also have a clear idea about market trends. Organised into co-operatives, they follow the market to incorporate current demands in their weaves.

The Geographical Indication (GI) Status accorded to the Mangalagiri Handlooms this year has ushered in much sought relief from weaver woes.

High price of raw materials, coupled with spurious goods and nearby local industries affixing the  Mangalagiri Handlooms label to their goods without the traditional quality in their fabrics, was bad enough. Market response was also poor with the genuine fabrics seeming costlier. This led to poor production and exodus of skilled workers from the traditional handloom industry.  

  

The GI certification is granted if the product possesses distinctive qualities, only when the produce is found to be made according to traditional methods, or enjoys a certain reputation due to its geographical origin. Mangalagiri handlooms and fabrics have a registered logo for the product. With the grant of GI, it would further help boost the market for these sarees.

Based on the current situation being maintained for the next three to four years at least, it is estimated that the current turnover could at least be doubled in the next couple of years.

Unnati Silks, devoted to ethnic sarees and salwar kameez materials, has trendy designs, attractive patterns, in pleasing colours and combinations in its wide collection of Mangalagiri Handloom Sarees at very reasonable prices. Dispatch within 24 hours of order, with free delivery & COD for retail, and world-wide express shipping.  

Rajkot Silk Patola Saree, modern affordable version of Patan Patola

Rajkot, in Gujarat, India, is famous for its puresilk Rajkot Patola saris and innovative textile printing. It has over time, developed an affordable variety of the original Patan Patola weave.

The Patan Patola Saree an exquisite and hand woven grand affair, is not easily marketable on account of its prohibitive cost, the time consumed in the making of one sari and the laborious effort involved.

Substantial inputs about the Patan Patola from its makers regarding its making and fabric material weave were soon replicated in its new form – the Rajkot Silk Patola Saree.

Using different patterns and comparatively cheaper raw materials, Rajkot Patola Sarees evolved in a much affordable range for the market. Govt. policies backed the production of low cost Patola sarees. The making of the Rajkot Patola Saree has provided employment to thousands of weavers of the Wankar and Maheshwari communities. Earlier they had been involved in the weaving of the original Patola Sarees, but they had either migrated or chosen other forms of livelihood.

     

The Rajkot Saree is a single ikat  saree, whereas the Patan Patola is a double ikat or ikkat weave.

Single Ikat fabrics are created by the resist tie-dye method on either warp or weft. Double ikat involves resisting on both warp and weft and then interlacing them to form fine intricate patterns.

The ikat or tie-dye method has created colourful Silk Patola Sarees. They are sensations, with trendy prints, unique and attractive patterns, with eye-catching motifs as additional embellishments. 

A seemingly lost tradition has been revived in its new form. Encouraged by affordable prices, trendy prints in vibrant colours with brilliant patterns and appealing borders, the new-look Rajkot Silk Patola Saree is now purchased by a wide section of an enthusiastic market.  

There are many variations to the Rajkot Patola Sarees.

Rajkot pure silk Patola sarees are known for their contrasted colours and zari borders. Pure silk sarees designed with latest ikkat and bandhniprints are eye-catchers worn for special occasions. 

Stylish embroidery designer Sarees with patterns of zari zardozi, ari, gota are elegant affairs chosen for bridal ceremonies. Patch works on the Patola Saree enhance it further.

The Rajkot pure silk sari with multi color ikkat prints having rich jari border with a contrasting colour zari pallu is fancy wear appropriate for corporate functions, festivals and traditional occasions. While the Heavy designer Rajkot Patola Silk Saree is an integral part of Indian wedding parties and other social gatherings. 

 Kundans and sequins embroidery work adorning the Rajkot patolas make them stylishly attractive and apt for college functions, parties and special invites.

The Rajkot Cotton Patola sarees have their following too. Designed with the latest ikkat prints, the Heavy Designer Rajkot Cotton Patola Saree in a variety of colours, or the multi-colur Ikkat prints Cotton Sari with small woven border are fashionable. They find preference for both casual wear and various functions.

Khadi saree, National Fabric, Worthy application of a legacy

Khadi is hand spun and hand woven cloth. Raw materials such as cotton, silk or wool, hand spun on a spinning wheel or ‘charaka’ are Khadi. Popular for the texture and weaving patterns, Khadi Cotton Sarees appeal for the Fancy prints of block, batik and gold adorning them.

Introduced by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920 as part of the Swadeshi Movement, Khadi has many qualities worthy of a good fabric.

Khadi Cottons offer resistance to shrinking, acquire colour fastness, have quality of seamless finishing and make fine blends. Unique, since it feels warm in winter and keeps the body cool in summer, Khadi also has a distinctive attribute of acquiring shine after every wash.

Indian fashion designers have extolled the virtues of Khadi. They find it comparable to the qualities of Egyptian cotton and linen.

Khadi clothes well and follows contours of the body. After a few washes the fabric assumesa right fit. It also has breathing quality, a self-texture, and blended with denim, wool, polyester and silk has produced remarkable results.

The charm and appeal of the Khadi Saree lies in its ruffled and wavy look. Unlike cotton, the material is generally starched and hence, does not crumple as easily.

Khadi is available from different parts of the country. The Silk variety is available from the Eastern and North Eastern States, Cotton Khadi from West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Poly Khadi is from Gujarat and Rajasthan, while Woolen Khadi is from the Northern States of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.

Established in 1956, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), controls the production and marketing of Khadi across the country. Today it has an estimated working strength across the country of more than 75 lakh people, associated with it in different ways. 

Khadi Cottons in their modern format are stupendous marvels. Gicha or Ghicha is a variant of Khadi Cotton and the Gicha Cotton Sarees have displayed this quality in their wide range.

The trendy Ghicha Supernet Sari embroidered with multi thread embroidery, kundans and sequins work or the Gicha Silk Saree embellished with zari patch work and zari border, are stylish offerings and very suitable wear for special invites and parties.

New Gicha Matka Cotton Saree of gold printed mango booties and double printed border with an elegant pallu is preferred wear to corporate offices, college and traditional occasions.

Designer half and half Gicha Silk Sari of embroidery buttis having patola border looks spectacular. It can be worn during festivals, family get-togethers and special occasions.

Pure Gicha Cotton Sarees with multi color printed stripes and booties on border are fashion wear, suited for formal functions.

Stylish embroidery work enhances the beauty of Khadi pure Silk Saris.

Fancy mango booties or floral designs, on pure Khadi Silk Saree with beautiful Valkalam border is an Indian ethnic wear. It can be worn for functions, festivals and corporate events.

Zari embroidery flowers on South Khadi Silk Sari with printed patch border and elegant pallu is apt for grand outings.

Unnati Silks, devoted to ethnic sarees and salwar kameez materials, has trendy designs, attractive patterns, pleasing colours and combinations in its wide collection of Nagaland Cotton Sarees at very reasonable prices. Dispatch is within 24 hours of order, with free delivery & COD for retail, and world-wide express shipping. 

Contact: UNNATI SILK PRINTS PVT. LTD,#3-4-360, Vajra Complex, General Bazar (Tobacco Bazar), M.G.Road, Hyderabad-500003. AP,India.040-64555251 or 97000 57744. www.unnatisilks.com