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FAQ'S:
Zari – Metallic thread
used in weaving. This thread is of three primary
colors, gold, silver, and bronze/copper.
Brocade – Was originally
an elegant, heavy silk fabric with a floral or
figured pattern woven with gold or silver thread,
produced in China and Japan. Brocade weaving creates
a tight textile characterized by an embossed effect.
Dori – A durable cotton
rope made in India.
Gujarat – A northern
state of India.
Sari – The principal
apparel of Indian women for centuries. The garment
is constructed entirely by draping without cutting.
Saris are often hand woven of fine cottons and
silk and are often decorated at borders and ends
with metal threads.
Punjabi – Originating
in the North Indian state of Punjab.
Organza – A light weight,
transparent fabric in plain weave that is usually
made of very fine filament yarns. Most commonly
used fibers are silk, nylon, polyester, or rayon.
In silk, the stiffness is provided by natural
gum that remains in the filaments.
Crochet – A technique
used to make fabrics where a continuous series
of loops of yarn are made by a single hooked needle.
Originally from Europe, this fabric making technique
spread to America and was most popular during
the late 19th century.
Jardosi – Extremely fine
metallic thread wrapped and closely coiled over
cotton thread.
Tissue Silk – A term
used to denote the thinness and sheerness of fabrics,
in this case a silk fabric.
Stole – A clothing accessory
otherwise known as a shawl, scarf, or wrap.
Satin – A term originating
from the name of the town Zaytoun, now Guangzhou,
China. This is a smooth, generally lustrous fabric
with a thick, close texture made of silk or manufactured
fiber filament yarns in a satin weave. Many smooth,
lustrous fabrics are called satin even though
they may not be a true satin weave.
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