Beautiful jute salwar kamiz

Jute is a long, soft, shiny vegetable fiber that can be spun into coarse, strong threads. It is produced from plants in the genus Corchorus. Jute is one of the most affordable natural fibers and is second only to cotton in amount produced and variety of uses of vegetable fibers. Jute fibers are composed primarily of plant materials cellulose and lignin. It falls into the bast fiber category (fiber collected from bast or skin of the plant). The industrial term for jute is raw jute.

Cultivation of jute needs a plian alluvial soil and standing water. The suitable climate for growing jute (warm and wet) is offered by the monsoon climate, during the monsoon season. Temperatures from 20 degree Celsius to 40 degree Celsius and relative humidity of 70%-80% are favourable for successful cultivation. Jute requires 5-8 cm of rainfall weekly, and more during the sowing time.

History also states that Indians, especially Bengalis, used ropes and twines made of white jute from ancient times for household and other uses. It is highly functional in carrying grains or other agricultural products. The white jute is the tossa jute. It is the variety thought to be native of India, and is also the world’s top producer. It is grown for both fiber and culinary purposes. It is used as an herb in Middle Eastern and African countries, where the leaves are used as an ingredient in a mucilaginous potherb called molokhiya (of uncertain etymology). It is very popular in some Arab countries such as Egypt, Jordan and Syria as a soup-based dish, sometimes with meat over rice or lentils. It is high in protein, vitamin C, beta-carotene, calcium and iron.

On the other hand, it is used mainly for its fiber in Bangladesh, in other countries in Southeast Asia, and the south Pacific. Tossa jute fiber is softer, silkier, and stronger than white jute. This variety astonishingly shows good sustainability in the climate of Ganges Delta. Along with white jute, tossa jute has also been cultivated in the soil of Bengal where it is known as paat from the start of the 19th century. Currently Bangladesh is the largest global producer of the Tossa jute variety.

The ivory cream colour jute salwar kameez has a blue and orange colour with printed kameez. The light fawn colour salwar with block printed designs on it matches very well. The chunni is a light multi-colour contrast affair which makes this salwar kameez an exquisite offering that would do as fashion wear for parties, functions, social events and festivals.

The yellow jute embroidery Punjabi suit has yellow Phulkari work in different pleasing colours like light green, peach and red on a yellow background and a dual colour green and red tree design on the border of the Kameez. The jute salwar is a plain yellow. The pure chiffon dupatta with its floral embroidery buttis matches beautifully. A pretty piece, this salwar suit would do for parties, social functions, corporate office and festivals.

The pink jute embroidery Punjabi suit has pink Phulkari work and multi-colour floral embroidery buttis with embroidery border. The plain pink jute salwar and the pink floral embroidery pure chiffon dupatta complete a rosy pleasing pink picture. This salwar kameez of allure would suit almost any occasion.

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.