Spinning Silken Yarns With A Twist, Leads To The Fine Katan Silk Sarees

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Katan Silk Sarees are made from Katan Silk, or silk obtained from the twisting of silk yarn filaments into thread and then weaving these threads. Embellished with rich patterns of gold or silver zari, these Sarees are grand creations of silk and finery,
Katan is a silk thread made by twisting a number of silk filaments made from silk yarn. These twisted threads are then used for weaving a pure Katan Silk Saree.
Katan Silk Sarees are plain silk fabrics that were once woven by hand alone with plenty of adornments of beautiful patterns and woven motifs on them. Today they are also woven on power looms and then decorated with designs, woven patterns and printed motifs.
Katan Silk is also used for making brocades known as Pothans which are closely woven and light in texture, with a major portion of the patterns on it, being either of gold or silver zari. Pothans are characterized by the use of netting (jal) on them, made out of silver and Tilla (zari thread).
There are different varieties of silk in the country. Mulberry Silk, the conventional variety, bred domestically and the other three varieties ...
... of Muga Silk, Eri Silk and Endi Silk known as Vanya (forest) or Wild Silk, because they are from silkworms breeding on certain trees in the forests. Katan Silk threads could be a mix of filaments from these silk varieties. The zari that is used mostly comes from Surat in Gujarat.
Indian handloom fabrics have a rich traditional fare from Pashmina Silk to the Kanjeevaram or Kanchipuram Saree, from Kota Doria of Rajasthan and the Patola Weaves of Gujarat to the Bengal Silks. And Katan Silk has been innovatively used to combine with these different varieties, across the length and breadth of the country. Examples are Varanasi Katan Saree, Uppada Katan Saree, Kanchipuram Katan Saree, Jamdhani Katan Saree, but to name a few. These are ethnic silk varieties that have blended beautifully with Katan Silk.
Picture a few of the delightful variations that have entered the market.
Katan Silk sarees, with trendy Block, Dabu or Bagru prints imprinted on the body and with intricate patterns of gold and silver threads or zari heightening the grandeur. Stylishly elegant with a rich feel they would suit very well for important functions, big parties and weddings.
The Banarasi Pure Katan Silk Sarees lined with rich brocaded patterns and in a wide range of colours are attractive Sarees with appeal and most appropriate for college functions, social gatherings or invites.
The Katan printed silk sari with geometrical and floral motifs is trendy and fashionable and very apt for corporate office, outings and get-togethers.
The Katan Silk Saree with broad Zari borders and covered with floral motifs is an opulent affair, that serves well as bridal attire, as an exclusive wedding present or a collector’s item.
No wonder the Katan Silks have carved out a place for themselves as exquisite and exclusive pure silk sarees of grandeur.
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