
Indian
textile industry has charmed the world since ages with their
breathtakingly intricate designs & patterns. The richness of their
fabrics are unmatched & give tough competition to their counterparts
worldwide. With there being no dearth in the fabrics' variety, Indian
artisans & craftsmen come up with innovative designs & patterns
which are powerful enough to lure global buyers. The many woven dreams
coupled with royal sheen of the fabric makes them worth possessing.
Fabrics are plenty which are later given definitive shape & feature.
Such as the legendary muslin which has not quite become a myth as these
super fine yarns still continue to be produced in the wide corners of
this country. The fly shutters are commonly used for weaving. The other
materials commonly used for garment weaving are :
- Cotton
- Silk
- Rayon
- Polyester
- Denim
- Jacquards
- Moss crepe
With finishes like stone wash, peach wash, prints, plain dyes,
weaves, sand wash to name a few & beautified with varied Indian
regional embroidery styles such as embellishments done by sequins work,
zari work, chikan work, mirror work, phulkari darn work, bead work, jali
work, the garments undergo many levels of treatment before they are
finally ready to hit the market. Be it knitted or handloom garment, all
have equal appeal. Designs are abundant which captivates the buyers &
adds on to their wardrobe.
Sari, the most common traditional Indian dress exists in such ample
style and variety that each of the state contributes towards its
ethnicity. The intricacy of the tapestry and brocaded cotton material
like the 'himroo' and 'mashru' (which originated as courtly dress
material for the Muslims) also deserves special mention. Indian
embroidery has a variety of regional styles like the chikan work, mirror
work, phulkari darn work, bead work, jali work and many more to suit all
styles and tastes.
Types
The varied types of popular Indian garments which are in vogue, include
both casual & formal wear, whether traditional or contemporary in
nature. These are generally :
- Shirts
- Saris
- Skirts
- Blouses
- Salwar Suits
- Trousers
- Tops
- Blouses