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Factual Saree of Tamil Nadu - Chettinad sarees

For many years the chettinad saree are named after the town attained, in the south of Tamil Nadu. The saree is perfect for the hot and humid atmosphere of Tamil Nadu, because of its absorbency and breathability fabric. The traditional chettinad saree is shorter in length and ended at the calves, leaving the ankles visible. While the look of the saree is heavy thick in contrast is lightweight. A dramatic appeal to the saree with design pattern use is tints, lines, and shapes. Checks, stripes, and contrasts are designers' favorites and they are fascinated by the visual treat that is seen on the saree. In vintage photos and portrayed this saree was made thick because they were worn blouseless. To date, a very classical south Indian look is created when the saree is wrapped around manner without a blouse. History   The chettinad saree originated from the Nagarathar community, who is native to the town of karaikudi. Based on the findings ...

Enthralling Saree of India- Baluchari saree

Baluchari sari is a type of sari mostly worn by women in Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal.  it is a handwoven saree using rich dyed silk, with motifs portraying Indian mythology woven into a large pallu.  Craftsmen mainly are from Murshidabad and the designs are mainly subjected to Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is the symbol of the elite and status. They are considered connoisseurs items. History Baluchari came into practice much after the muslin. A small village called Baluchar in Murshidabad district, the saree was practiced five hundred years ago. The weaving set up was then moved to Bishnupur from Baluchar and the reason known for the transfer is natural calamities. There the industry grew excellently during the British rule. The making process The process of making Baluchari can be divided into several parts. The cocoon of the silkworm has been bred to produce raw silk. Then the cocoon attain to the maturity is transferred...