BOLLYWOOD PLUM INDIAN SILK SARI SAREE BROCADE FABRIC

SKU: NH5697

This is an exceptional piece of workmanship & skill. Extremely elegant & glittery, this new Silk blend Brocade sari is worn for weddings or for auspicious & social occasions. Brocade is also known as KhamKhawb, meaning the "Fabric of Dreams" and Varanasi in Northern India is the hub of heavy gold & silver brocade (Zari) weaving.The sari (color is rich shimmering Plum) has intricate evenly spaced floral speckles covering every inch of the fabric with an exquisite 3" classical Indian border that runs along both the long edges. The "pallu" - the decorative end piece which is the ornate part of the sari is adorned with astonishing large floral and Paisley motifs - all beautifully woven to form a lush, rich royal look. Such exquisite saris can be worn as a dress or the fabric can be used to make curtains, drapes, panels, scarf, dresses, tapestries, wall hangings and even canopies!Zari threadwork is done in Gold metallic thread.Radiate a spectacularly ethnic look and add style to your wardrobe or room. You'll have to just stare at this dramatic conversational piece of art for hours to believe the unbelievable!This is a great gift for a loved one and a genuine Collector's item. Hardly seen in any major departmental store in the U.S, this is a true treasure.Don't miss this great deal. Guaranteed you'll love it or your money back!

Additional Product Information

Dimensions: Total Length = 240"Width = 43""Pallu" (Ornate part of the Sari) = 22"Border = 3"Extra Material for Top / Blouse is attached. Size is 36" X 43"

Package Weight: 2.5 lbs, Zari (Brocade) work on the "Pallu" is extremely heavy

Care: Dry Clean only - fabric is silk blend

Condition: New

About Brocade Silk weaving

A masterful art, brocade weaving with Gold & Silver threads has been an age-old tradition in India. In general, Brocade weaving can be categorized into two distinct styles: Brocades of Pure Silk and Zari Brocades with gold & silver threadwork.The popularity of Brocade is due to its soft smoothness, luster, shine, grace and sensuous folds that allows exquisite designing.Silk is the primary raw material for Brocade weaving. Various varieties of raw silk such as Tanduri or Mukta can be used. Most brocade woven with gold & silver threads use the Mukta variety of raw silk as it is able to withstand heavy gold or silver patterns.Raw silk goes through an elaborate refining process that must be done carefully to avoid any damage to the soft and delicate silk fibers. Color synchronization plays an important part in brocade weaving.Creating elaborate designs is a specialist's art - the designers or nakshabandhs leverage their skill & imagination to create designs that draw their inspiration from nature, legends or symbolism. Skilled weavers then interpret these designs drawn on paper to actually weave them into exquisite fabric.