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The art of making Pochampally saree or Pochampally Ikat goes back to the 1950's in the town of Bhoodan Pochampally, Telangana.  Pochampally Silks... At the time, the village head of Pochampally was determined to create weaves of cotton along with silk to boost labour profits. The traditional Pochampally Ikat weaving technique was brought to the town from Chirala, where they called the art as ‘Chit-ku’. Many weavers then learned and inherited the secrets of this art.    Soon the wave spread across different  mandals  of Pochampally and the town became popular and capable enough to compete with other silk manufacturers across India. The weaving technique was very well-received in the industry due to the unique and classic nature of the fabric produced.  History and origin Pochampally Ikkat Silk Sarees provide phenomenal comfort with a hint of elegance and grandeur that’s customarily expected from silk fabric.    The weaves of Pochampally are primari...

Origin of Gadwal Silks... Gadwal sarees are produced in Godwal and surrounding areas, in the District of Mehabubnagar in Telangana. Gadwal, 200 Kilometers from Hyderabad City, is very near to the banks of the Krishna River. The origin of Gadwal Sarees can be traced back to about 200 years ago. At that point of time the Gadwal was the capital of a small Kingdom, locally called as a “Samasthanam”. The Maharani of the said Kingdom namely ‘Adhi Lakshmi Devamma’ promoted the craft with help of a few weavers who had come to Gadwal from various costal areas. Initially Gadwal Sarees were called as ‘Mathiampeta'. Technique applied Throw shuttle pit/frame looms are used for weaving Gadwal Sarees. These looms may or may not be fitted with a Jacquard or dobby. For weaving of simple design, dobby is used where for complex designing jacquards upto 480 hooks are used. Three shuttles, one for body weft and two for border weft are used. This type of weaving requires high skill. Few Gadwal Silks at ...

History of Paithani... Paithani sarees hold a treasured place in the trousseau of a Maharashtrian bride. Symbolising the spirit of true Maharashtrian culture, the ‘Queen of Silks’ is called so rightly because only royals and aristocrats once wore it. Discover more about it with this history of Paithani sarees. Paithani dates back to the Satvahana Dynasty that ruled between the second century BC and the second century AD. The fine silk handloom sarees get their name from the town in which they originated ie Paithan in Aurangabad, Maharashtra and truly flourished during the era of the Mughals, particularly during the rule of Aurangzeb.   Weaving Process... The Paithani weave was in fact a tapestry weaving technique at first and later came to be used for weaving sarees. Paithani sarees were once upon a time woven from silk threads that came from China and locally made zari that came from real gold and silver thread. Nowadays, however, mulberry silk from Bangalore and zari fr...

  What Is Georgette? Georgette is a type of crêpe fabric that is typically made from pure silk but can also be made from synthetic fibers like rayon, viscose, and polyester. French dressmaker Georgette de la Plante introduced the eponymous silk fabric in the early twentieth century. The silk fabric is sheer and lightweight and has a dull, matte finish. Crêpe Georgette is woven using tightly twisted yarns, which create a slight crinkle effect on the surface. Silk Georgette is very similar to silk chiffon, which is also a type of crêpe fabric, but Georgette not as sheer as chiffon because of the tighter weave. Georgette fabrics are sometimes sold in solid colors but georgette can be printed and often boasts colorful floral prints. How Is Georgette Made? Georgette is typically a plain weave fabric that is woven using tightly twisted s-twist and z-twist yarns, which are yarns twisted in opposite directions. These twists create slight puckers on the surface of the fabric, which gives Ge...

What is ikkat fabric? Ikkat is a particular fabric pattern that is achieved with a process called resist dyeing, in which various techniques are used to make certain parts of the fabric “resist” dyeing. Despite the fact that “ikkat” is produced traditionally in many places of the world, this malay term for the pattern has stuck in the international fashion design lexicon. How is ikkat fabric made? Ikkat fabric can be made with any textile fiber that takes well to dye. Common traditional ikkat materials include silk and wool, but you can also dye rayon, polyester, and a variety of other synthetic fibers the same way. Once the fabric yarn is acquired, it is bunched into thick ropes and dyed in a particular pattern. Then, the bindings are removed, and the yarn is laid flat for weaving. Once the fabric is woven, the pattern that was originally dyed onto the yarn bunch is visible. Like any other textiles, ikkat may then be treated, dyed again, or subjected to any number of different process...

Essence of the Muslin Fabric Muslin is among the most fascinating and exotic fabrics known. It is woven from the finest variety of cotton that grows in Bengal, giving rise to an almost transparent, silky, ultra-light and glossy fabric, that is renowned for its texture all over the world. The Muslin Fabric The muslin fabric is produced from a superior variety of cotton that was native to a region around Dhaka along the Brahmaputra river. The quality of the soil, level of moisture and other environmental factors also contribute to the development of the legendary muslin cotton plant. The threads produced from this cotton plant are both soft and strong and are woven by hand into the amazingly fine and beautiful muslin fabrics. Special skills evolved over the ages and passed down through the generations are used in the spinning and weaving of the exotic muslin fabric. Muslins are categorized based on the degree of fineness of the fabric:  mulmul khas  (or king’s muslin) is the fin...

  Organza Fabric.. Fabric name Organza Fabric also known as Organzine Fabric composition Silk or synthetic fibers Fabric possible HPI variations 7-18 HPI Fabric breathability Very breathable Moisture-wicking abilities Medium Heat retention abilities Low Stretch ability (give) Medium Prone to pilling/bubbling None Country where fabric was first produced Turkestan Biggest exporting/producing country today China Recommended washing temperatures Hand wash cold or dry clean Commonly used in Dresses, scarves, blouses, evening wear, curtains How Is Organza Fabric Made? Few Organza Fabrics at the Silk Studio.. #silksarees #silkbeauty #puresilk #orgenza #alltypesilk #beauty #fashion #tradition #traditional #lovesarees #india