Cotton, the summer dress …!

People always feel helpless when summer sets in as it brings with it many inconveniences including oppressive heat. Cotton is the most suited fabric for summer season as it helps cool the body to some extent by absorbing sweat. Also cotton dresses help us look majestic. Sari is considered the most conventional dress that suits almost all women. Cotton churidar-kameez also looks good nowadays.

There are many advantages in wearing cotton saris. They don’t cling to the body. When starched and ironed, they look very aesthetic. Also, women will feel more comfortable in cotton saris while doing kitchen work. And, cotton saris are the best choice for working women. While traveling in bus or auto, cotton saris do not make the body sweat as it is airy, cool and absorbs heat.

The cotton saris manufactured in our country are varied and are special on their own. Even 5,000 years ago, cotton had been widely used as handlooms and dyeing had been part of the civilization at that time itself. We learn that women of that age had been wearing saris in different colors with colorful prints. Cotton saris, manufactured in different states are blends of the culture and tradition of the respective states. They differ from state to state in weaving, designs, color and printing technology. Now, let us see the varied popular cotton saris that are being manufactured in different states.

Jamdani saris, manufactured in West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh are much sought after by fashion-conscious women for their elegant designs. Sambalpuri, Bomkai and Vichitrapuri cotton saris are manufactured in Orissa. They come in a variety of designs and colors. They are designed in a natural way, representing the tradition of the state. Chanderi saris and cotton-silk mixed Maheshwari saris belong to Madhya Pradesh. Venkatagiri cotton is famous in Hyderabad. Most of them are in off-white color with dull golden motifs. They are made of high quality cotton and have silver zari border containing gold yarn. Pochampalli saris are woven with threads that are dyed beforehand.