Baluchari Sarees, Online Baluchari Saris, Unnati Silks

Pride of Bengal, the Baluchari saree is known for its silk brocade designs, attractive motifs and colour harmony. A Baluchari Sari once worn only by women from the upper class during festive occasions and weddings is today widely worn in all strata of society.

Appeal of the Baluchari saree

Baluchari Saris are made from silk. The appeal of the Baluchari lies in its colour harmony and not contrast, of pattern colours with the colour of the body fabric. Preferred Colours are red, green, yellow, blue and their shades. It is appreciated for its magnificent weave, attractive motifs, brilliant colours and thematic pallus. One of the major themes that adorn the Pallav or Pallu of the Baluchari Saree are mythological stories depicted on the walls of the terra cotta temples that the Malla rulers had built and are located in present day Bengal.

The journey of the Baluchari sari

Historically, with its roots in Bangladesh, one of the Nawabs of Bengal fascinated by the extraordinary craftsmanship of the Baluchar Sari, brought the rudiments of the weaving form from Dhaka(Bangladesh) to Murshidabad (West Bengal) in the eighteenth century. Baluchar village in the district, prominent in its devotion to the practise of this weaving art, flourished, and the Saree got its name. Though patronized by the Malla Dynasty rulers for the continuation of this art, it was affected later by the apathy of the British. Suffering a tremendous decline the Baluchar art almost died. Post-independence revival by a person named Subho Thakur, through the weaving skills of Das, a weaver from Bishnupur and knowledgeable in this art form, restored the glory of this fine weave once again.

The process of making the Baluchari saree

The Baluchar sari making process is intricate. Silkworms bred for the purpose yield the raw material. The yarn processing involves dipping the yarn in a solution of soda and soap, boiling and then dyeing it accordingly. The yarn is stretched in opposite directions to make the yarn crisper. Weaving takes place on jacquard looms with intricate design motifs prepared with the Jacquard arrangement. Quality checks at every step in the various stages of the process have ensured retention in quality of the Baluchari Saree. Fineness, shine and durability have been and remain the hallmarks of the Baluchari Saree. Modern Day trend of the increasing use of organic materials, has found its way into the experimental manufacture of the Baluchari Organic Sari. Fine blends of cotton with both banana fibres and bamboo shoots replace the silk yarn, while acidic dyes have been substituted with dyes made from extracts of fruits, vegetables, leaves, turmeric etc.

The appeal of the Baluchari saree

The Baluchari sari has won the Presidential award on two occasions for its weaving style and has been prominently displayed in international trade fairs. Baluchari Sarees are preferred as soft and comfortable wear, for their fine weave and stylish looks. Some popular themes of today as flower bunches, animals, court scenes of an earlier era, boat etc. adorning the Baluchari Saree make them most attractive and apt for a variety of occasions; be it wedding ceremonies, parties, grand functions, social gatherings or as corporate wear.

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Unnati silks, largest ethnic online Indian shop offers exquisite designer Baluchari Sarees with matching blouse for sale. The Online shopping store has the widest range of ethnic Indian Sarees and Salwar Kameez. At Unnati Silks, you can buy online unique, fancy, exclusive collection of Traditional, Wedding, bridal attire, stylish, party, trendy fashion, formal, corporate, office, daily casual saris in silk, cotton, sico, art silk georgette, chiffon, dupion, tussar, organza, crepe, gicha, jute and other fabric varieties at attractive prices. You can purchase online at Unnati silks and the products will be dispatched within 24 working hours of placing the order. We have free shipping and Cash on Delivery (COD) facility for Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Ernakulam, Lucknow, Jaipur, Patna, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh and many other Indian cities. We also do Worldwide express shipping to countries like UK in cities like London, Leicester, Canada in cities like Ottawa, Quebec, USA in cities like New York, Washington, Los Angeles, Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa, Seychelles, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Myanmar, Mauritius, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives, and Bhutan, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Lucia and many more.

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# 3-4-360, Oils Complex, 

General Bazar (Tobacco Bazar), 

MGRoad, 

Hyderabad-500 003. 

AP, India.

Fine blends of Silk and Cotton - The Handloom Sico sarees

Silk is a natural fibre that has strength, has a shimmery lustrous appearance, is airy, soft and comfortable and keeps the body cool in summer and warm in winter. It has great acceptability in absorbing any colour of dye, drapes well and is a great rich-feel fabric that is sought for grand occasions. Cotton is a moderately strong natural fibre that is soft, airy, comfortable, and has no lustre. It too has good acceptability for any colour of dye, has a good comforting feel, but does not drape as well as silk. It also keeps the body cool in summer and warm in winter. Silk requires more care and attention as compared to cotton but both fabrics do well under normal conditions of use. Sico is a blend of silk and cotton which assumes the strength of silk and the comparatively better wash resistant qualities compared to silk. The fabric blend possesses the good attributes of both fabrics with a higher tolerance than silk in some respects. Fusion experiments in patterns, designs and other adornments in a host of pleasing colours have yielded laudable creations in Sico fabrics. Sico fabrics are manufactured both by handlooms as well as power looms.

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Unnati Silks with its varied range and extraordinary fare of handloom Sico sarees provides a combination of colour and creativity.You have the Meghalaya Sico saree with mostly dark colours and having attractive multi-coloured contrast borders. There is the Chanderi Sico Sari which has captivating block prints and enticing designer pallu. The plain Maheshwari Sico saris in subdued and pastel colours with shiny zari borders with the Pallu having fancy prints lock design. The Jaipuri Sico saris in light and pastel colours that sport oriental prints and intriguingly beautiful floral designs on the pallu. Also the mercerized sico sari with the mind-blowing designer prints and eye-catching borders. The jacquard sico sarees wrap up the magic with the modern abstract designs that are creative and never-before-seen inspirations.

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Unnati silks, largest ethnic online Indian shop offers exquisite designer Handloom Sico Sarees with matching blouse for sale. The Online shopping store has the widest range of ethnic Indian Sarees and Salwar Kameez. At Unnati Silks, you can buy online unique, fancy, exclusive collection of Traditional, Wedding, bridal attire, stylish, party, trendy fashion, formal, corporate, office, daily casual saris in silk, cotton, sico, art silk georgette, chiffon, dupion, tussar, organza, crepe, gicha, jute and other fabric varieties at attractive prices. You can purchase online at Unnati silks and the products will be dispatched within 24 working hours of placing the order. We have free shipping and Cash on Delivery (COD) facility for Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Ernakulam, Lucknow, Jaipur, Patna, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh and many other Indian cities. We also do Worldwide express shipping to countries like UK in cities like London, Leicester, Canada in cities like Ottawa, Quebec, USA in cities like New York, Washington, Los Angeles, Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa, Seychelles, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Myanmar, Mauritius, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives, and Bhutan, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Lucia and many more.

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Unnati Silks Prints Pvt.Ltd

# 3-4-360, Oils Complex, 

General Bazar (Tobacco Bazar), 

MGRoad, 

Hyderabad-500 003. 

AP, India.

The enchanting prints and fine salwar kameez in Rajasthani cotton

The land of the desert, Rajasthan, is known for its wonderful spread of exotic fabrics in silk and cotton. Indian ethnic fare is displayed in a wide ranging variety of quality weaves in vibrant colours that thrill the heart. There are many traditional styles of weaving, dyeing and printing that have given it a niche place in Indian fabrics, both in traditional and trending.

The endearing quality of Rajasthani cotton and sico weaves

Rajasthani cotton is known for its soft and smooth texture and one that allows for a wide range of vibrant and soft colours in organic and man-made dyes. While its handlooms display the fine quality of weaving like seen in the Kota Doria, the traditional printing techniques like the Bagru, Dabu, rapid block printing etc. involving the ethnic methods of leheriya, bandhani tie & dye, Sanganer Block, Balotra rapid dye, pigment printing, batik have all been used to create sensational designs and patterns of modern taste, with the cotton fabric affording a good canvas for the display of such fine work. Floral designs, geometric shapes, abstract prints are all popularly chosen for the Rajasthani cotton and sico creations.

Salwar kameez - traditional Indian ethnic or fashion apparel?

The Salwar kameez or shalwar kamiz, with covering piece dupatta or chunni, is worn in India and a few neighbouring countries in the Asian sub-continent. The shalwar kameez, is the traditional dress in the Northern belt especially Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, some parts of Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir and in parts of the Indian subcontinent like Pakistan and Afghanistan. Today also favoured as stylish fashion apparel, across India and in many countries with Indian population overseas like US, UK, Canada etc., it is also an accepted alternative for the versatile Indian saree. 

The Salwar suit has evolved from a traditional dress to reach the level of a modern style statement. In vivid, vibrant colours, exquisite designs and a lot of other adornments, it has been a favourite along with the saree for Indian fashion designers to experiment upon.

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Unnati Silks has a fine collection of Rajasthani Kota cotton and sico shalwar kameez to buy online, with novel designer and floral prints in earthy hues and dark shades. Multi-colour bagru printed, floral dabu prints , block printed floral and mango bootis, large leaf buttis on the kameez and fresh never-before –seen flowery scapes on the designer chunni are what make the Unnati Silks Rajasthani cotton and sico salwar kameez unique. There are others where the use of Stripes pattern in dual colours with zari borders, designer shalwar kamiz with stripes and mango bootis in new geometrical arrangements is made.

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Unnati silks, largest ethnic Indian shop online provides for you to purchase shalwar suit online, unstitched or semi-stitched Rajasthani cotton salwar kamiz with matching dupatta. Shopping salwar kameez online at store with the widest range of Indian ethnic handlooms to shop Shalwar Kameez online, you can also buy designer salwar kameez online, buy Punjabi suit online and buy salwar suit online of fancy prints from the exclusive range of shalwar suits - unique, stylish, fancy, exclusive, designer collection of Traditional, Wedding, party, trendy fashion, formal, corporate, office, daily casual Punjabi suits, tunics in silk, cotton, sico, art silk georgette, chiffon, dupion, tussar, organza, crepe, gicha, jute and other fabric varieties at attractive prices, wholesale and retail.

You can buy latest salwar kameez online or shop chudidar kameez online at Unnati silks and products will be dispatched within 24 working hours of placing the order. We have free shipping and Cash on Delivery (COD) facility for Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Bhopal, Indore, Lucknow, Jaipur, Patna, Bhubaneshwar, Dispur, Itanagar, Kohima, Chandigarh , Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jullundur, Ernakulam and many other Indian cities and towns. We also do Worldwide fast shipping or express shipping to countries like UK, Canada, USA, Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa, Seychelles, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Myanmar, Mauritius, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives, Bhutan, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Lucia and many more.

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# 3-4-360, Oils Complex, 

General Bazar (Tobacco Bazar), 

MGRoad, 

Hyderabad-500 003. 

AP, India.

Patola Weaving - logical calculations that bring about stunningly exquisite outcomes

Patola sarees are traditional weaves from Gujarat, India. These expensive fabrics were once worn by royalty and aristocracy.

The Patola weave on sarees

There are two types of patola depending upon the pattern. The Rajkot Patola which is of single ikkat weave and the double ikkat Patan Patola. Patola fabrics are renowned for their colorful diversity and geometrical style. To create a patola fabric, both the warp and weft threads are tie-dyed according to the desired pattern on the final woven fabric. In traditional single ikat, only one of them is dyed. The bundles of thread are knotted before being dyed, so that the points where the bundles are tied, the thread resists the color. The weaving is done on traditional hand looms, and vegetable dyes are traditionally used. Patola weaves generally have motifs like animals, flowers, human figures and birds in the basic design. Current trends have geometrical designs.

Single versus double ikkat Patola weave

Single ikkat fabrics have adornments of kundan work and zardozi in addition. The fabric texture tends to be heavy with the ornate work done on it. Borders are adorned with zari and patch borders with warm colors and rich motifs. The double ikkat fabrics generally have motifs of parrots, flowers, elephants and dancing figures, geometric and floral designs. Fabrics with plain dark colored body and motifs of women and birds are treated as special variety of Patola. Nowadays prints of traditional patola patterns are used as prints on designer silk and art silk sarees.

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There are very many varieties having Patola weave that you may buy online at Unnati Silks. You have the Chanderi SuperNet, the Banarasi supernet, the Meghalaya Sico and the Banarasi Sico, the Sambalpuri and Bomkai handloom silks, Bengal cotton, Assam pure cotton and the Supernet Ghicha. Known for the fineness of the handloom weaves, it is the extraordinary thread work, floral patterns and the designs that stand out. Block prints with characteristic motifs, attractive multi-colour contrast borders or shiny zari borders, the patola weaving saris have a unique flavor of fusion where traditional weaving is combined with modern designs and patterns to bring up extraordinary creations that have ‘wowed’ the market.

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Unnati Silks Prints Pvt.Ltd

# 3-4-360, Oils Complex, 

General Bazar (Tobacco Bazar), 

MGRoad, 

Hyderabad-500 003. 

AP, India.

Kalamkari – exquisite prints from elementary hand techniques

Kalamkari or Qalamkari is hand painted or block printed textile. It is derived from the Persian ‘drawing with a pen’. There are two styles in India. The Srikalahasthi style which is based on themes of religious hangings, temple engravings, scrolls, deities, scenes from epics etc. based on the influence of Hindu rulers of the Malla dynasty. The Machilipatnam style based on Islam influence of the Mughals and evolved with themes of flora, fauna and nature chosen.

The essential features of Kalamkari

Using Natural dyes mostly, hand block printing is used for the printing of the fabric and the pen used for the finer details and inner filling of colours.

The elaborate process of Kalamkari

The initial weaving of the fabric completed, is when the Kalamkari process takes over. The cotton fabric is immersed in a fine mix of myrobalan ( a resin) and cow’s milk to provide the adhesion of colours. By soaking it for an hour a unique gloss is achieved. It is after this that the finer lines and details are drawn with a bamboo stick styled like a pen soaked in fermented jiggery and water. After this the vegetable dyes are applied. The application of each colour done, the fabric is washed. This leads to the fabric being washed a number of times to see that the colours have adhered and do not spread.

For extra colouring effects substances like cow dung, seeds, crushed flowers and plants are also used. The richness of the colours and the use of natural dyes has slowly given way to lesser vibrancy on account of the use of chemical dyes which are easily and abundantly available.

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There is a fine collection of Kalamkari work sarees at Unnati Silks. You have Chanderi Sicos in light colours and breezy hues with floral patterns and attractive bootis, the elegant contrast borders with floral kalamkari and the designer pallus with brilliant floral patterns. There are handloom cottons with a lot of Kalamkari hand painting and attractive borders. There are fine Tussar Silks that have contrast patch borders plus block printed designs and floral spreads on the pallu. You have Kalamaris that have entire themes from epics, nature scenes in fine, sharp detailing that is exquisite. The Meghalaya Silks that have charming motifs distributed in a pattern across the saree over light coloured fields, geometrical patterns adorning colourful fields, motfs in a pattern across the saree, and very elegant borders.

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Unnati silks, largest ethnic online Indian shop offers exquisite designer Kalamkari work sarees with matching blouse for sale.

Online shopping store with the widest range of ethnic Indian Sarees and Salwar Kameez. At Unnati Silks, you can buy Kalamkari work sari online from the exclusive range of saris - a unique, fancy, exclusive collection of Traditional, Wedding, bridal attire, stylish, party, trendy fashion, formal, corporate, office, daily casual saris in silk, cotton, sico, art silk georgette, chiffon, dupion, tussar, organza, crepe, gicha, jute and other fabric varieties at attractive prices. You can buy Kalamkari sarees online at Unnati silks and products will be dispatched within 24 working hours of placing the order. We have free shipping and Cash on Delivery (COD) facility for Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Bhopal, Indore, Lucknow, Jaipur, Patna, Bhubaneshwar, Dispur, Itanagar, Kohima, Chandigarh , Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jullundur, Ernakulam and many other Indian cities and towns. We also do Worldwide fast shipping or express shipping to countries like UK, Canada, USA, Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa, Seychelles, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Myanmar, Mauritius, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives, Bhutan, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Lucia and many more.

Contact: 

Unnati Silks Prints Pvt.Ltd

# 3-4-360, Oils Complex, 

General Bazar (Tobacco Bazar), 

MGRoad, 

Hyderabad-500 003. 

AP, India.

The exotic spread of Rajasthani cotton, sico weaves

The land of the desert, Rajasthan, is known for its wonderful spread of exotic fabrics in silk and cotton. Indian ethnic fare is displayed in a wide ranging variety of quality weaves in vibrant colours that thrill the heart. There are many traditional styles of weaving , dyeing and printing that have given it a niche place in Indian fabrics, both in traditional and trending.

The endearing quality of Rajasthani cotton and sico weaves

Rajasthani cotton is known for its soft and smooth texture and one that allows for a wide range of vibrant and soft colours in organic and man-made dyes. Its handlooms display While the fine quality of weaving like seen in the Kota Doria, the traditional printing techniques like the  Bagru,  Dabu,  rapid block printing  etc. involving the ethnic methods of leheriya, tie & dye bandhani, Sanganer Block, Balotra rapid dye, pigment printing, batik have all been used to create sensational designs and patterns of modern taste, with the cotton fabric affording a canvas for the good display of such fine work. Floral designs, geometric shapes, abstract prints are all popularly chosen for the Rajasthani cotton and sico creations.

Buy online Rajasthani Cotton sarees at Unnati Silks

Has a Unnati Silks fine collection of Rajasthani Kota cotton  and sico to buy sarees online, with novel designer and floral prints in earthy hues and dark shades. -Colour Bagru Multi printed, floral prints dabu on the borders,  block printed floral and mango bootis, buttis leaf on large the saree body fresh and never-before -seen flowery scapes on the designer pallu are what make the Unnati Silk Rajasthani cotton sarees and sico unique. There are others where the use of Stripes pattern in dual colours with zari borders, designer sarees with stripes and mango bootis in new geometrical arrangements is made.

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Unnati Silks largest ethnic Indian online shop offers for you to buy online Rajasthani cotton and Sico sarees with matching blouse for sale. Online shopping store with the widest range of ethnic Indian Sarees and Salwar Kameez. At Unnati Silks, you can buy online Rajasthani cotton saree from the exclusive range of saris - a unique, fancy, exclusive collection of Traditional, Wedding, bridal attire, stylish, party, trendy fashion, formal, corporate, office, daily casual saris in silk, cotton, sico, art silk georgette, chiffon, dupion, tussar, organza, crepe, gicha, jute and other fabric varieties at attractive prices.

You can buy online Rajasthani cotton sarees and Rajasthani sico saris at Unnati silks and the products will be dispatched within 24 working hours of placing the order. We have free shipping and Cash on Delivery (COD) facility for Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Bhopal, Indore, Lucknow, Jaipur, Patna, Bhubaneshwar, Dispur, Itanagar, Kohima, Chandigarh, Ludhiana , Amritsar, Jullundur, Ernakulam and many other Indian cities and towns. We also do Worldwide  fast shipping or express shipping  to countries like UK, Canada, USA, Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa, Seychelles, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Myanmar, Mauritius, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives, Bhutan, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Lucia and many more.

Contact: 

Unnati Silks Prints Pvt.Ltd

# 3-4-360, Oils Complex, 

General Bazar (Tobacco Bazar), 

MGRoad, 

Hyderabad-500 003. 

AP, India.