history about silk

Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. The fiber protein is mainly composed of silk fibroin and is produced by certain insect larvae to form buds. The most famous silk is obtained from cocoons of the larvae of Bombyx mori silkworm mulberry bred in captivity (sericulture). The shiny appearance of silk is due to the structure of the triangular prism of silk fiber, allowing the silk to refract incoming light at different angles, resulting in different colors.

Silk is produced by some insects, but generally only the silk moth caterpillars has been used to manufacture textiles. There has been some research into other types of silk, which differ in molecular level. Silk is mainly produced by the larvae of insects undergoing complete metamorphosis, but some adult insects as Webspinners also produce silk, and some insects like crickets produce long rough silk of their lives. Silk production also occurs in Hymenoptera (bees, wasps and ants), silverfish, mayflies, thrips, grasshoppers, beetles, lacewings, fleas, flies, and mosquitoes. Other types of silk products arthropods, especially various arachnids, such as spiders (see spider silk).

Silk has a long history in India. He is known as "Paat" in eastern India, Pattu in parts of southern India and Resham in northern India. Recent archaeological discoveries in Chanhu-Daro and Harappa suggest that sericulture, the use of threads of wild silk worm species of native silk existed in South Asia for the period dating from the Indus Valley between 2450 BC and 2000 BC, while the "hard and fast evidence" for silk production in China dates back to around 2570 BC. Shelagh Vainker, an expert on silk in the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, he sees evidence of silk production in China "long before" from 2500-2000 BC, states, "the people of the Indus civilization either silk cocoons harvested or traded with people who did, and they knew that a considerable amount of silk ".

India is the second largest producer of silk in the world after China. About 97% of raw silk comes from five states of India, namely, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Jammu and Kashmir, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. North Bangalore, the next host of "Silk City" $ 20 million Ramanagara and Mysore, contribute to a majority of silk production in Karnataka.


Antheraea assamensis, endemic species in the state of Assam, India

A traditional sari with gold brocade banarasi
In Tamil Nadu, mulberry cultivation is concentrated in Coimbatore, Erode, Tiruppur, Salem and Dharmapuri districts. Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, and Gobichettipalayam, Tamil Nadu, were the first places to have automatic silk reeling units in India.

India is also the largest consumer of silk in the world. The tradition of wearing silk saris for weddings and other auspicious ceremonies is a custom in Assam and parts of southern India. Silk is considered as a symbol of royalty, and, historically, silk is mainly used by the upper classes. Silks and saris produced in Kanchipuram, Pochampally, Dharmavaram, Mysore, in southern Arani, Varanasi, in the north, and Murshidabad in the east are well recognized. Muga, Eri and Pat silk: in the northeastern state of Assam, three different types of silk, collectively called Assam silk are produced. Muga, the golden silk, and Eri are produced by silkworms that are native only to Assam.

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Bandhani sarees

Bandhani is a kind of tie-dye textile cloth decorated mainly with plucking the nails into many small fasteners forming a figurative design. Bandhani The term is derived from the Sanskrit word band ("binding"). Today most Bandhini making centers are situatied in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Sindh, Punjab [ and in Tamil Nadu, where it is known as Chungidi. The earliest evidence of Bandhani data Indus Valley, where the staining was already in 4000 BC The first example of the most widespread form of points Bandhani can be seen in the 6th century paintings depicting life Buddha is in the cave wall 1 in Ajanta. also it is known as Bandhani Bandhej, Bandhni, Piliya and Chungidi in Tamil as regional delicate. Leheriya Leheria or lahar from the word, which means wave is also another unique form of tie-dye technique used in Rajasthan. Other techniques include Mothra tied, and Shikari Ekdali depending on the manner in which the fabric is attached. The final products are known under various names as Khombi, Ghar chola, Patori and Chandrokhani etc.

Bandhani work in India was initiated by the Khatri community of Gujarat Bandhani` `The term is derived from the tie Bandhan` palabra` meaning. It is an ancient practice of the technique is mainly used in the state of Gujarat and Rajasthan. About 5000 years ago India Tie & Dye or Bandhani began. Places in Rajasthan like Jaipur, Sikar, Bhilwara, Udaipur, Bikaner, Ajmer and Jamnagar in Gurjarat producing centers are known odhnis, saris and turbans Bandhani. Different communities in Rajasthan have for ages followed the tradition of tying turbans with different patterns bandhani overhead. These were used to identify which community the person belonged to.In the first days dyes were extracted from roots, flowers, leaves and berries. Bandhani art is a highly skilled process. The technique involves dyeing a fabric that is firmly attached with a thread at various points, producing a variety of patterns as Leheriya, Mothra, Shikari Ekdali and depending on how the cloth is attached. The final products are known under various names as Khombi, Ghar chola, Patori and Chandrokhani etc.

Bandhani sold across India and the demand has increased in recent decades. Sales go up during festive and wedding season in India. Most of the domestic market is the main market in Gujarat, where most women wear Bandhani saris, shawls or odhnis and Rajasthan. The most exclusive Bandhanis sold in stores known as Jamnadas Bechardas Khatri Khatri Mangalya in Mumbai and Ahmedabad Heritage Bandhani

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Georgette saris

Sari I face is changing slowly. In a final measure of the original SU elegant, stylish car, the sari has added significant length with its 6 yards. The designer georgette saris are very fashionable these days. Manufacturers and designers of the magnificent designer georgette saris are using various types of tissues design Along with designs for Turn This ethnic Indian dress look more attractive.
Georgette fabric is made of nylon and polyester fabric is the most refined. When Georgette sari properly covered, the curves of women are accentuated. Georgette has a soft and subtle texture that is comfortable enough and gives an impressive aspect at a time. The sari is a quintessential party wear Made It has beautiful designs. Georgette saris collection is huge. These soft and beautiful saris are widely used as designer dress of Indian women. The Georgette is elegantly draped impeccable mixtures than with traditional patterns and designs of India.

Georgette fabric is a very playful. Usually, it is silk or polyester or nylon. Sometimes it's a little heavy and slightly opaque gauze. They often have Zardosi or other sewing and embroidery on them. This gives a striking look georgette sari.
The Indian market is very popular for georgette saris. The georgette saris are available in various colors that are suitable for all occasions. A wide variety of designs are available:
Plain georgette saris.
And Zardosi printed georgette saris with elaborate embroidery.
Designer Georgette Sarees
The Indian design georgette saris are formally Essentially fit for any occasion, or even weddings and marriages. The designer georgette saris are not specific to one region.
Most designers prefer to engage their designer collections Sareesin each year. Have the various Indian designers coming up with new innovative designs for gorgeous georgette saris. The famous designer Indian sari, Satya Paul is known for its unique printed georgette saris.

Bollywood fashion designer Neeta Lulla, made saris With these popular films like Chandni, where the protagonist is seen gorgeous georgette saris with beautiful contrasts of color, with sequins and intricate bead work. The work is done in the folds and the border and sometimes seen running through the middle of the pallu and sometimes even whole sari.
Popular designers like Tarun Tahiliani and Suneet Verma Show pallu torn in two and hang up beautifully embroidered petticoats and matching embroidered cholis.
Malini Ramani show their diva saris that are recorded Mughal varied as vases, maps of India and the Indian paisley motif. Network fliers have made an appearance on the outer edge of the saree which gives a similar dress rebound.

Georgette That's the team used as a fabric designer. Georgette is preferred for elegance and flow. The various different saris which are classified in the category of design are:
With khadanas design georgette saris, beads, zari, zardosi, kundansArticle Submission, crystals etc.
A lot of handwork and embroidery machine is also popular.
Chikan embroidered in colored threads gives the traditional saris of rich design environment.
Some Applique some Kashmir and some hand-embroidered sari tour georgette conventional contemporary wear.
The popular work is done in Zardosi designer georgette saris. Hand embroidered georgette saris with sequins is also very popular.
Almost every sari standing in the beautiful Bollywood actresses are georgette sari designer. Georgette sari India is very fashionable and popular among Indian women.

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Ethnic Uppada sarees

Uppada Silk is named after a small beach town of Uppada in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Also known as Uppada Pattu (Silk in Telugu), Uppada Silk sarees are made from the age old Jamdani method. Known for the unique designs in them, Uppada sarees are usually made with Cotton warp. Using only non-mechanical techniques, Uppada Silk sarees are defined by the length and breadth count of threads. The artisans also use a lot of zari work in the exquisite designs of Uppada Silk sarees.

The Making of Uppada Silk

The length count of threads is 100 and the breadth count is 100 in the weaving process of Uppada Silk sarees.

Jamdani made in Uppada has two weavers working on a single loom and weaving delicate and beautiful designs on the fabric by zari work. Since this is an art practiced solely by hands, it takes two painstaking months before a superb piece of work is finished.

Recreating a Jamdani weaving process was extremely difficult in the initial phase, because to familiarize the weavers with the intricate skills of hand weaving took a lot of time. Now the weaving community procure the designs and raw materials and create Jamdani Uppada Silk sarees at their places.

With the glorious look and light weight, Uppada Silk sarees are among the more expensive varieties of Silk sarees in the world.

The average price range of Uppada Silk sarees is between Rs. 5000/- and Rs. 20000/-.

Wearing the Attire

Given the cost of the sarees, Uppada Silk sarees are used mainly during occasions of weddings, festivals and formal gatherings.

They are usually light in weight, and can be worn quite comfortably throughout the year.

Global Appeal

Uppada Silk sarees are held in great esteem the world over and are seen as one of the foremost contributors to India’s textile chronicles. In fact the Victoria and Albert Museum of London boast of a fantastic collection of Jamdanis including Uppada Silk sarees. Mr. Ghanshyam Sarode, the pioneer of this art, has carried the range of Uppada Silk sarees abroad on numerous occasions to UK, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai and Korea. By far the biggest success for Uppada Silk sarees has been in USA where Mr. Sarode has conducted four successful shows. Not only in the shows organized by Mr. Sarode, Uppada Silk sarees have a place of their own in almost all silk exhibitions.

Uppada Silk sarees are a preferred choice by cine actresses across the Indian spectrum for formal occasions.

Maintenance

The recommendation for Uppada Silk sarees is that for the first time, only dry cleaning should be done. The second time onwards, a mild detergent can be used. They should never be dried under direct sunlight.

Interesting Facts and Comparisons 

• Because of the state of their origin, Uppada Silk sarees are frequently compared to Pochampalli Ikat sarees and kanchipuram Silk sarees.

• The Uppada sarees are known to be almost ‘translucent’

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Kinds of Pattu Sarees in South India

India is very famous for its Pattu Sarees and mainly in South India. There are different kinds of Pttu Sarees in South India. In India we call silk as "Pattu". India is the second largest country that producers of silk in the world and the first place is China. But the consumption of silk is more in India only because of its value that is attached with the commodity. It is a tradition in India to wear a saree at the time of marriages and any other auspicious ceremonies. Silk is a symbol of royalty and historically used by upper class primarily.

There traditional sarees like the Banarasi sarees, Kanjeevaram sarees, Konard sarees, Mysore silk sarees, Pochampally sarees, Ikat sarees, Chanderi sarees, Paaithani sarees, Tussar sarees , Patola sarees, Uppada sarees, Kubayra sarees etc are the exclusive creations of the Pattu sarees.

Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. The protein fiber of silk is composed mainly of fibroin and is produced by certain insect larvae to form cocoons. The best known silk is obtained from the cocoons of the larvae of the mulberry silkworm. The shimmering appearance of silk is due to the silk fiber, which allows silk cloth to refract incoming light at different angles, thus producing different colors.
As India is the second largest country of producing silk ,the 97% of the raw silk comes from five Indian states, namely Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Jammu & Kashmir , Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.

KANCHIPURAM PATTU SAREE:

                       A Kanchipuram pattu sari is a type of saree traditionally made by weavers from Kanchipuram located in Tamil nadu, India. Kanchipuram saree is referred to as South India's Banarasi sarees.

                     These are woven naturally and distinguished by their wide contrast broders. Temple borders, checks, stripes and floral are tradiotional designs found on a Kanchipuram sarees.

                     Kanchipuram sarees vary widely in cost depending upon the intricacy of work, colors, pattern, material used like Zari etc. The silk is also known for its quality and craftsmanship, which has helped ern its name.

DHARMAVARAM PATTU SAREE:

                    Spreading out its essence from the enriched land of Andhra Pradesh, this ethnic silk has imprinted a long lasting statement style with its heavy colored borders which accompanied by shaded pallus which enhance the intrinsically woven golden borders. This embroidered fabric is also considered to be 'The ' sari for the 'Bride'. Etched with traditional beauty and royality, Dharmavaram silk sarees have made it big and are renowned within the family of silk, as well as in the fashion world.

                  The Dharmavaram sarees of today are innovatively embellished with decorative stones, chamkies, sequins and kundhans which are either contain the same color or are multi colored. Besides sarees this art work can also be witnessed on salwar kameez, kurthis, scarves and stoles. Even handloom items like carpets , bed sheets, curtains, bags and cushion covers have this artwork imprinted on them.

                As the texture of this fabric is extremely silky as well as the weight of these sarees are on the heavier side, only dry cleaning washes and gentle ironing are recommended.

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multi colored sarees as a new trend

Before the upgrading of multi colored sarees the women use to use the sareea of a unique design n patters such as borers, booties etc.But now a days there are a lot of variety of colour combinations are available in the fabric of the saree itself. I have a beautiful saree for an example...

This a saree which is crape in fabric and while designing the saree itself they used a combination of colours  of green, blue n yellow. By using such kind of combination colours the saree is looking so elegant and so trendy. As the saree is looking simple we can apt for a heavy designed blouse or a light simple blouse.

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