Vibrant Crepe silk sarees

Crape or crepe is a silk, wool, or polyester fabric of a gauzy texture, having a peculiar crisp or crimpy appearance. Silk crape is woven of hard spun silk yarn in the gum or natural condition. There are two distinct varieties of the textile soft, canton, or Oriental crape and hard or crisped crape. Thin crepe is called crepe de chine (Chinese crepe). The wavy appearance of canton crape results from the peculiar manner in which the weft is prepared the yarn from two bobbins being twisted together in the reverse way. The fabric when woven is smooth and even, having no crape appearance, but when the gum is subsequently extracted by boiling, it at once becomes soft, and the weft, losing its twist, gives the fabric the waved structure which constitutes its distinguishing feature. Canton crapes are used, either white or colored, for scarves and shawls, bonnet trimmings, etc.

The crisp and elastic structure of hard crape is not produced either in the spinning or in the weaving, but is due to processes through which the gauze passes after it is woven. In 1911, the details of these processes were known to only a few rmanufacturers, who so jealously guarded their secrets that, in some cases, the different stages in the manufacture were conducted in towns far removed from each other. Commercially they are distinguished as single, double, three-ply and four ply crapes, according to the nature of the yarn used in their manufacture. They are almost exclusively dyed black and used in mourning dress.

Silk fabric is widely regarded as the most luxurious textile on the planet. Its history, rife with wars, secrecy and centuries of trade, bears little resemblance to the fabrics current reputation for being the epitome of high fashion. The most abundant form of silk, a natural protein fiber is cultivated from the cocoon of mulberry silkworm larvae. Silkworms lay eggs on special paper and eat only fresh mulberry leaves. Thirty-f ive days after hatching, the silkworms begin spinning their cocoons. Each cocoon yield 1,000 yards of raw silk thread, which is then spun to produce a yarn of silk.

Indian saree is a graceful outfit that keeps the S unique. Silk crape is woven of hard spun silk yarn in the gum or natural condition. The crepe silk is a soft fabric with excellent drape features. ART

Indian saree is a graceful outfit that keeps the wearer unique. Silk crape is woven of hard spun silk yarn in the gum or natural condition. Crepe silk is a soft fabric with excellent drape features. Artistically crafted zari booties, intricate borders and elegant pallus on rich crepe silk saris are alluring. Stylish block floral, bagru, bandhini lehriya prints on north crepe silk saris is eye-catching. Fancy embroidery patterns with kundan, sequins and pearls on south crepe silk sarees are charming.

Designer printed pure crepe silk patola saree having zari work all over and multi thread embroidered patch border along with an elegant pallu is an awesome wear for wedding, bridal parties, festivals and traditional functions. Latest crepe silk saris of bagru prints having antique copper zari border is beautiful. Half and half crepe silk saree having printed booties and pallu designed with embroidered patch work is in fashion. These can also be worn on college programs and corporate office meetings.

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.