Indian fabrics

Indian Fabrics- Our rich cultural heritage

I am fortunate enough to visit Bali twice and experience the rich culture and handicrafts there. When you visit Bali all you talk about is the beaches, the villas, the water sports. I did all this the last time I visited, so this visit has to be something different. I wanted to explore the other part, the richness they follow, their handicrafts took my heart. They were so beautiful and attention-grabbing. Bali follows a deep historical background. It is also known as the land of temples.
It was amusing to know Bali is in the name of Bajrang Bali. People follow Hinduism here and that is seen in their handicrafts roots.
I realized India is a hub and we never try to appreciate or explore what it has to offer.  I never thought to experience what our country has to offer us in its rich culture tradition. As I always loved fashion I thought to check the best hand weaves, silks the country has to offer from different parts of the country.

Patan Patola 
Patan patola is one such Indian weave which has left me enthralled. I was in awe when I learned about the history and importance it carries .Patola is weaved in a village called patan in Gujrat and so the name Patan Patola .  It is one such saree which every girl should have in her wardrobe. Now getting a real patola saree is very expensive. The range starts from Rs. 200000 onwards and gets up to Rs. 600000 and beyond . A saree of patola takes about a year to complete with 5-6 workmen occupied for 8-10 hours a day. There are only two families in patan who are carrying on the legacy.
 

Kiran Kher in a ramp show showcasing a Patola weave

I found two Indian designers who are working on patola sarees.
One is Gaurang Shah -I found his designs to be very unique yet ethnic 
Here's the Instagram link 
https://www.instagram.com/shahgaurang/?hl=en
The other one is Ayush Kejriwal -His selection of sarees is very different and classy 
Here's the Instagram link 
https://www.instagram.com/designerayushkejriwal/?hl=en

Related:-https://fashionfunindia.blogspot.in/2018/02/the-story-of-patan-patola.html

Bandhni saree
Bandhini or Bandhej is a beautiful form of tie and dye originated from Gujrat. It is said to be originated some 5000 years ago. It carries a deep intricate bond with traditions and is considered to be subh to be given to a newly wedded bride. It is mainly done in Red Yellow and Rani. It follows a tedious process of tie and dye and usually takes 6 months to a year to complete a good bandhini saree. The jamdani bandhej or Jamnagar bandhej is the most famous one and it's range starts from approx 8k for the pure fabric and can go up to lakhs. The bandhini saree is considered to be very auspicious and is usually worn in different wedding functions in Hindu society.

Mesmerising colors of Bandhini Sarees

Kanjeevaram silk
Kanjeevaram and Kanchipuram silk is the most famous silk weaves we have. It is said to be originated some 400 years ago in a village named Kanchi in Tamil Nadu and hence forth the name. It follows a process of dying and mixing the pure silver and gold zari and forming in a weave to make a saree. The saree usually follows a pattern of different pallu and border. The saree is considered to be very propitious and are generally worn in weddings. They are mainly weaved in traditional colours and are immensely beautiful.
The motifs used in an Indian Kanchipuram Saree are heavily based on the Pallava Temple, places and paintings. Tribal designs as well as contemperory themes are also seen. The sheer magnitude of textures , colour and designs of Kanchipuram Silk Sarees of India is incredible
Indian celebrities’ preferred silk attire when they have to go traditional. From Vidya balan to Rekha, bollywood is mostly seen adoring this amazing influence beautiful outfit. Sabhyaschi does a whole lot of kanjeevaram sarees adding his signature borders and giving it a classy look. These sarees ranges from some 8k to lakhs depending on the weave and zari. The cost of the saree depends upon the amount of zari interwined with the silk. The more the zariwork, the more expensive the saree will be.

Rekha adoring this beautiful Kanchipuram Saree

Beloved Sri Devi in a kanjivaram Saree

Hope these turns out to be the perfect outfit choices when looking for classy ethnic options.

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