Reviving Handlooms - Handwoven Designer Cotton Sarees Online

Sarees have always intrigued every fashion lover in the world. India has got a huge library of handwoven cotton sarees. Luckily because of the geographical and climatic conditions, cotton was accepted as a staple fibre in India. We at Indian August has realised that a women's fascination with saree is eternal and so it the aura of a saree. It is because of its ethnic feel that no Indian occasion seems complete without wearing saree.

Seeing your love affair with sarees, Indian August presents a beautiful collection of handwoven cotton sarees to make your summersuber cool. These sarees are handpicked and are unique since each and every piece is crafted by hand of highly skilled artisans with utmost precision. Starting from one stretch of country to other, we have all the different varieties of handwoven cotton sarees online. Whether you are looking for Kalamkari sarees, Mangalgiri sarees, Maheshwari sarees or Garhwal cottons, we have got you covered. One of our bestselling handwoven cotton sarees are block printed sarees. They look smart and pretty formal. They can be worn either to office or formal luncheons or can even be co-ordinated perfectly for simple family functions. Did you know that block printing is an age old traditional process of surface ornamentation of fabrics. In this process, the design was first drawn of paper and then carved on wood. Each color was assigned to each block. These individual pieces of wood are then stamped on fabric by hand to create beautiful patterns. This process was used in various handwoven textiles like Ajrakh, Kalamkari, Dabu all of which you can access in the designer cotton sarees online India section. These mesmerising beautiful sarees were made using natural dyes and the technique date back to five hundred years or more. Shop pure Mangalgiri block printed sarees or block printed white Bagru saree for a cool awesome summer look.

Every traditional art has a story to tell. These handwoven cotton sarees are not just a piece of cloth but a living legend of stories passes on from one generation to other. Shop designer cotton sarees online India and spread craft consciousness.