Fantastic Jacquard Salwar kameez

The jacquard weave is a raised design woven into a fabric. It is achieved through an arrangement fitted on a loom, meant to create fine, exquisite patterns within the weaving process on the fabric. The jacquard attachment between the warp threads provides for better warp control and flexibility during the weaving of a fabric and allows patterns to be created in extraordinary shapes in fine detail. Jacquard weaving is mostly done for linen products, apparel fabrics and items of home furnishings. The salwar kameez and the saree have made good use of the jacquard loom for designs woven into the fabric. Light weight satin, charmeuse, chiffon, silk organza, crepe de chine, georgette are some of the fibres used for weave.

The fresh day look white handloom cotton Punjabi suit has gold and maroon coloured block prints all over the kameez with a zari woven border. The plain violet cotton salwar is a beautiful match and the white colour chiffon chunni with jacquard design and block prints with a violet border completes the fresh picture. A fabric of radiance this salwar kameez would suit for office, parties, social functions and festivals.

The forest green Chanderi art silk Punjabi suit has a beautiful patch neck and multi-coloured mango buttis thread embroidery work on the forest green Kameez. The forest green Chanderi silk salwar has light floral design in self-colour while the forest green chiffon chunni completes the very ravishing piece. This salwar kameez would do for any occasion, be it weddings, parties, social events, festivals, traditional functions or invites.

The jacquard salwar kameez is a light and springy crepe fabric, with a crimpy look and a slightly dull lustre. Once made from natural silk, it is today mostly made from synthetic filament yarn. The jacquard salwar kameez is soft, smooth, and airy, making it ideal for hot and humid weather conditions. Synthetic fibres widely available and comparatively cheap as compared to natural fibres as silk, they also possess the advantages of low moisture absorption, good stain resistance to chemicals, and are easy to wash and maintain. However care has to be taken against possible heat damage.

The jacquard salwar kameez are available in a wide range of colours and hues on account of their acceptability of most dyes. The body of the salwar has tie method designs. With attractive designs and accompaniments in vivid colour combinations, jacquard salwar kameez the assumes the level of a refreshing style statement.

The maroon and green colour chanderi cotton salwar kameez has self-colour floral jacquard weaving with green and mustard floral block prints on the kameez. The green cotton salwar has maroon block prints on it. The chiffon dual colour chunni in green and maroon with block prints, completes the pretty picture. This salwar kameez of allure would do well for corporate office, festivals, social occasions, functions and parties.

The simply sizzling blue colour jacquard salwar kameez with floral zari buttis all over has thread work and silver zari and floral kundan worked patch border either side. The chunni is a patch border with zardozi and kundan work on it. An exquisite stunner, this dress material would be apt for grand occasions like weddings, parties, social invites and traditional festive occasions.

Prachi.L She is a freelancer long associated with ethnic fabrics, known for her special leaning towards ethnic sarees. She enjoys the privilege of being a part-time consultant to Unnati Silks. S.E-mail her at unnatikaro@gmail.com.