HANDLOOM COTTON SAREES

Look great and feel great with gorgeous pure handloom cotton sarees

Pure handloom cotton sarees are made in an eco-friendly way in small-scale cottage industries. The weaving is done on handlooms. They are the representation of the traditional textiles that are a part of our culture till today. This gives the pure handloom cotton sarees a certain heritage value that anyone would love to honour and carry. These pure handloom cotton sarees are called tant saree in Bengal and they are an integral part of the Bengali women’s wardrobe.

Pure handloom cotton sarees are made by weaving the cotton fibers on pit looms having wooden beams, ropes and poles. The cotton fabrics are deftly weft into beautiful cotton sarees. The cotton threads made this way are light and translucent in nature. Such handlooms are majorly being replaced by power looms.

Pure handloom sarees have a characteristic thick border with different delicate motifs and patterns along the body of the sarees that can be ornamental, floral, etc. These pure handloom cotton sarees can be found in variety of colors, patterns and motifs to suit your taste. They are elegant and comfortable for all kind of occasions.

These sarees require a basic maintenance and they are good for years to come. They should be washed with mild detergent to prevent damage and then starch should be used to maintain their crisp texture.

These pure handloom cotton sarees are a very important part of our indigenous textile industry as they bring in a regular source of income for the karigars involved in the making of these sarees and have become a symbol of cultural representation for the state of West Bengal. So a saree that looks gorgeous, feels comfortable in summers nonetheless and also has so much to contribute from a socio-economic point of view! These pure handloom cotton sarees are a great option for all ages and you certainly would love to have a few of them in your wardrobe.