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Cotton Sarees - could well be the King

Cotton sarees have ever been an integral part of the lives of the women in India and the fabric shall continue to mesmerize and clothe generations to come.

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Cotton Sarees - could well be the King

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  1. COTTON SAREES

  2. TRADITION OF INDIANS “There are trees in Indica on which wool grows,” was how the ancient Greek historian Megasthenes described cotton growing in India to the people of Greece. “…and they weave it into such a fabric as the fine silks we weave for the Gods,” was how he described the excellent weaving tradition of Indians. Our ancestors have been using cotton for making clothing hundreds of years before the Christian era. In fact, the oldest cotton fabrics found in India in the remains of the Indus Valley Civilization are attributed to some 6000 years BC.

  3. If silk is the Queen of Textiles, cotton could well be the King. Nothing comes even close in comfort, durability and strength to cotton. Cotton has played a major role in the history and economics of the world since time immemorial. And yet, cotton remains completely oblivious to its importance in world history. It is a humble plant, clothing both the rich and the poor without distinction. Cotton is a true leveler.

  4. COTTON PRODUCTION Today, India is only marginally behind China in terms of cotton production and a large part is used to clothe the millions of Indians who have a penchant for the fabric due to its suitability to the tropical climate of the country. Cotton fabric weaving in modern times is a very different activity compared to the rough khadi weaving that humbled the great British Empire

  5. Cotton sarees have always been a favourite with women of the subcontinent owing to the hot and humid climate. Cotton sarees are ideal for daily wear but with advanced yarn making and weaving technologies, finer, more sophisticated cotton fabrics have been created and high quality cotton is used to make designer cotton sarees.

  6. DESIGNER COTTON SAREES Designer cotton sarees feature contemporary prints and design motifs which appeal to the modern woman. These sarees are made with extremely fine, light-weight cotton, which resembles silk in luster and other features. These sarees can be worn at special occasions and events and they can also be used as work wear - http://blogs.rediff.com/pothys/2016/05/23/the-simplicity-and-elegance-of-cotton-sarees/

  7. TRADITIONAL COTTON SAREES Many traditional cotton sarees are made in India and have been famous for hundreds of years. These include the Bengali Tanit sarees, Sambalpuri sarees, Dhakai, Kotki, Bomkai, Pochampally cotton sarees, Zamdiaini sarees, Pasapalli, Chainideri and Kota sarees. Each saree has a characteristic thread count and weaving technique that makes each of them unique

  8. TRADITIONAL AND DESIGNER COTTON SAREES Whether traditional or designer, cotton sarees have ever been an integral part of the lives of the women in India and the fabric shall continue to mesmerize and clothe generations to come .

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