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EXCLUSIVE COLLECTIONS OF PURE KALAMKARI WORK SAREES FROM UNNATI SILKS

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Kalamkari or Qalamkari is hand painted or block printed textile. It is derived from the Persian ‘drawing with a pen’. There are two styles in India. The Srikalahasthi style which is based on themes of religious hangings, temple engravings, scrolls, deities, scenes from epics etc. based on the influence of Hindu rulers of the Malla dynasty. The Machilipatnam style based on Islam influence of the Mughals and evolved with themes of flora, fauna and nature chosen. The essential features of Kalamkari Using Natural dyes mostly, hand block printing is used for the printing of the fabric and the pen used for the finer details and inner filling of colours. SHOP ONLINE KALAMKARI WORK SAREES AT The elaborate process of Kalamkari The initial weaving of the fabric completed, is when the Kalamkari process takes over. The cotton fabric is immersed in a fine mix of myrobalan ( a resin) and cow’s milk to provide the adhesion of colours. By soaking it for an hour a unique gloss is ...

GRAND WEDDING COLLECTION OF PURE NARAYANPET HANDLOOM SAREES FROM TELANGANA@UNNATI SILKS

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The Narayanpet Saree, though woven in silk also sports a range of exotic and appealing handloom cotton sarees traditionally from Narayanpet, a town in Telangana, India. Narayanpet Sarees originally came through a Marathi influence; patronage of Shivaji, the Marathi ruler. The appeal of the Narayanpet Cotton Saree The Narayanpet   handloom cotton sarees  are known for the the body colour contrasts against the pallu, the characteristic zari border and stripes, fine light colour floral block prints on dark coloured backdrops with multi-colour tiranga borders and large bootis block printed on the designer pallu - all that elevate the look and appeal of the saree.  SHOP ONLINE NARAYANPET HANDLOOM SAREES AT It generally has a good fineness count also. Higher the count, finer the material! Employing vegetable dyes to the extent possible, the Narayanpet Saree has fast colours.  Narayanpet handloom sarees  are traditionally woven in the interlocked-weft...

TADITIONAL FASHION DESIGN SAREES COLLECTION OF TUSSAR SILK SAREES FROM UNNATI SILKS

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Tussar Silk Sarees , also known as ‘Kosa’ Silk Sarees, are made from silk obtained from several species of caterpillars, of the moth genus Antheraea. Known as ‘wild silk’, a name given because the silkworms breed on trees like Sal and Arjun found in the forests of Jharkhand. The raw silk has a deep golden colour and is of good texture. SHOP ONLINE TUSSAR SILK SAREES AT   Tussar Silk staples are shorter and less expensive in comparison to that of cultivated silk because of the resulting quality of the produce from these silkworms in comparison to that from cultivated types. Tussar Silk is mainly found in India, in the states of Jharkhand, Chattisgarh, and Bhagalpur in Bihar, which is also famous as a commercial centre for the production of  Tussar Silk sarees . Eastern parts of India like Orissa and West Bengal and a small portion of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh also contribute to  Tussar Silk  production in India. Tribals in Jharkhand, for wh...

TRADITIONAL PURE HANDLOOM BANARASI SICO SAREES FROM UTTAR PRADESH@UNNATISILKS

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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.   Women Wear SHOP ONLINE PURE HANDLOOM BANARASI SICO SAREES ON   Notwithstanding a flurry of traditional silks across the country, the  Banarasi Saree  has always held out as a unique fabric of traditional excellence.   Handloom Wear In an awesome display of grandeur,  Banarasi Silk sarees  have always been exclusive and captivating.  Weaving 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.   Trandy Wear The speciality of the  Banarasi sari  lies in its use of zari or r...