The Coimbatore Saree Showcases The Skill & Dedication Of Its Weavers

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Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India, is known for its traditional cotton and silk handlooms. It is also known as the Manchester of South India.

Acknowledged as a soft, fine and durable weave, the Coimbatore Saree has captured the imagination of Cotton Saree lovers both in India and abroad.

The Coimbatore Cotton Saree is known for the quality of its cotton and dyed fabric. The skill of the region is amply demonstrated in the excellent weave of the Coimbatore Saree. It has become popular for its softness and comfort, and lapped up for its patterns and vibrant colours.

Textile mills, big and small, abound in plenty, in Coimbatore district and its neighbouring areas, show casing their weaving magic through the Coimbatore fabrics. Both, in domestic markets and abroad, the quality of the weaves is highly appreciated, as is evident from the sales.

Research centres such as Central Institute of Cotton Research (CICR) and South Indian Textiles Research Association (SITRA), with other Centres of Excellence at SITRA and PSG College, Coimbatore, further bolster the efforts of the weavers with research and useful ...
... market inputs to motivate them to produce unique designs and patterns with the right colour combinations on cotton and silk fabrics.

Soft cotton handloom sarees are a specialty of Coimbatore. These Coimbatore Cotton Sarees are available in different colours and adorning features on the body of the fabric..
The region produces cotton that is soft, light and airy, making it suitable for daily casual and summer wear.

Coimbatore cotton sarees are durable and fine cotton fabrics in a wide range of traditional and artisan styles. Saris with geometric stair step on the body and bold zari border or sarees with large zari temple motif border and graphic pallu are eye-catchers.

Incredibly fine threadwork on Coimbatore Cotton Sarees in a variety of pleasing colours are trending and are most suitable for festivals, like Diwali, Holi, Dushera, Pongal and such traditional occasions, They also suit as appealing wear for wedding ceremonies, parties and corporate offices.

Designer Coimbatore Cotton Sarees are fashionable and a good choice for family gatherings, parties, and marriage functions.

Coimbatore, also known as kovai, is also famous for the Tharakaram silks. These sarees, are woven using pure silk, and preferred for their sleek look and exceptional smoothness. Credited for the sheen quality, they are marvellous weaves with unique prints and attractive borders.
A plain version Coimbatore Silk Saree has a temple border and different colour plain borders on either side. With maroon vertical stripes and mustard woven designer pallu, it is an appealing sight.

Wedding sarees are elegant and grand and lend charm to the brides. The Coimbatore Silk sarees for bridal attire are extremely soft, smooth and royal looking.

Some Coimbatore Sarees are plain body fabrics, adorned by a rich and heavy designer pallu. They are perfectly suitable for festivals, parties and grand functions.