Embroidered Sarees

Specifications for Embroidered Sarees:

1. Fabric Types:

2. • Georgette: Lightweight and soft fabric with a flowy texture, ideal for intricate embroidery.
   • Chiffon: Light and transparent fabric that drapes beautifully, often used with delicate embroidery.
   • Satin: Known for its glossy texture, satin sarees often have heavier embroidery.
   • Net: Sheer fabric, often combined with heavy embroidery, for a more modern, glamorous look.
   • Cotton: Simple yet elegant, cotton sarees may have subtle embroidery for a more casual or traditional look.
   • Velvet: Known for its rich texture, velvet sarees often feature heavy, opulent embroidery.

3. Embroidery Styles:

   • Zari Embroidery: Gold or silver thread used to create intricate, elegant designs.
   • Aari Work: A type of hand-embroidery done with a hooked needle, creating beautiful patterns.
   • Resham (Silk Thread) Embroidery: Soft and shiny thread used for detailed and colorful embroidery.
   • Bead and Sequin Work: Embellishments like beads, sequins, and stones sewn onto the fabric to add sparkle.
   • Cutwork: A technique where a part of the fabric is cut out to create delicate designs, often used in combination with other embroidery techniques.
   • Threadwork: Fine threads are used to create detailed and intricate designs, often in floral, paisley, or geometric patterns.
   • Mirror Work: Mirrors or reflective embellishments used in traditional embroidery, giving a vibrant look.
   • Kashida, Phulkari, or Chikan Embroidery: These are traditional regional embroidery styles from Kashmir, Punjab, and Lucknow, respectively.

4. Design Features:

   • Border Design: Embroidered borders along the edges of the saree.
   • Pallu Design: The pallu (the loose end of the saree) is often the most elaborately embroidered part of the saree.
   • Overall Embroidery Coverage: Can range from full coverage (all over the fabric) to focused embroidery in the pallu, border, or blouse.
   • Blouse: Typically embroidered to complement the saree’s design, with options such as full embroidery or just a portion of it.

5. Color Palette:

   • Traditional Colors: Red, gold, royal blue, black, maroon, and cream are common for bridal and festive wear.
   • Modern Shades: Pastels, metallic shades, and dual-toned sarees are becoming popular for contemporary designs.
   • Combination of Multiple Colors: Often, embroidery may include different colors that contrast or blend with the fabric.

6. Occasions:

   • Bridal Sarees: Heavy embroidery, often with rich fabrics like silk, velvet, and brocade.
   • Festive Wear: Sarees with intricate embroidery for events like Diwali, Eid, and weddings.
   • Party Wear: Lighter embroidery on fabrics like chiffon, georgette, or satin for evening parties and cocktail functions.
   • Casual or Daily Wear: Subtle or minimal embroidery on cotton or linen sarees for everyday use.

Size and Measurements for Embroidered Sarees:

Typically, a saree includes:

• Saree Length: 5.5 meters (approximately 18 feet), including the unstitched pallu.
• Blouse Fabric: Generally 0.8 to 1 meter, depending on the blouse style and design.
• Width: The width of the saree is typically 1 meter, but this can vary based on the design.

Care Instructions:

• Hand Wash or Dry Clean: Most embroidered sarees require dry cleaning or gentle hand washing, particularly if there are delicate threads or embellishments.
• Storage: Store embroidered sarees in a dry place, away from direct sunlight to preserve the color and fabric.
• Ironing: Iron the saree at a low temperature to prevent damage to the embroidery, especially on zari or beadwork.