Indian scarf
Since ancient times, India has been famous for its amazing fabrics. For such materials, the characteristic elements are the extraordinary fineness of the canvas, the richest color range, the colorfulness of ornaments and drawings. The technology for the manufacture of such materials has not changed for several centuries.
Features and benefits of fabrics from India
Indian fabrics are unique in themselves and have always been very popular with fashionistas around the world. The main reasons for this demand can be considered:
- Use of natural fibres. The raw materials are the best varieties of cotton, from which the finest threads are produced, silks from different types of silkworms, wool of mountain goats, distinguished by their softness.
- Top quality materials. To create the unique finest Indian fabrics, manual labor is mainly used - this is a complex, laborious process of spinners and dyers.
- Large assortment of colors. Natural dyes are traditionally used - saffron, indigo, madder, cochineal. Each buyer will be able to choose the most suitable wardrobe model for themselves, based on their desires and possibilities.
Fashion trends and Indian motifs
Indian fabrics cannot be compared with any materials in terms of the richness of colors and ornaments, and the variety of execution techniques. The assortment of shawls is simply huge, each ornament fascinates with its colors, patterns, intricate lines and elaborate curls. A feature of Indian patterns is the use of various characteristic oriental motifs:
- Animal motifs include the frequent use of elephants, tigers, tropical birds, peacocks.
- Floral motifs in the form of ornaments of intertwined flowers and herbs.
- The famous Indian cucumber is presented in a huge variety of colors and abstractions.
- Religious motifs with various Indian deities.
The most used material for scarves is cotton. In the hands of skilled craftsmen, such a simple material turns into a work of art. There are two main types of dyeing: batik and printing. The batik technique uses layer-by-layer drawing with hot wax and paints. Hand stuffing of the ornament is made with various blanks from wooden stamps.
Cashmere fabrics are decorated with patterns along the edges, and sometimes with a continuous ornament already in the process of spinning. Often, silk threads are added to the wool fibers, and the effect is obtained, as if the products shimmer with different shades. Hand-embroidered with silk threads, cashmere shawls are considered the most expensive, because such a product is created over several months.
Soft to the touch, weightless on the shoulders, with fancy "cucumbers", peacock feathers, tropical flowers, Indian silk shawls are incredibly popular among fashionistas all over the world. There is an unimaginable number of colors and patterns. Brocade looks luxurious - silk fabric with woven silver and gold threads.
How to choose
Scarves and shawls made of the finest cotton of various colors, ornaments, density, with stuffing or plain are very popular.
Silk-based materials are very popular: brocade, satin, chiffon ... When choosing a silk scarf, an important factor can be considered that it has pleasant tactile qualities, the brightness of colors will remain unchanged for many years, and if silk is really natural, then it does not wrinkle at all.
Beautiful fabrics are woven from the finest wool of mountain goats. Cashmere is so thin that a large shawl can easily be passed through a wedding ring.
How to wear
Indian scarves, scarves, shawls are a real find for any fashionista. The thinnest scarves look good on both a young girl and an elegant lady. Silk shimmers in the sun, beautifully draped around the neck. Created by oriental needlewomen, such bright and unique products can easily enliven even the most modest dress.
You can tie it around your neck, throw it over your shoulders, tie it on a handbag. On a cool summer evening, an Indian silk or cotton shawl draped over the shoulders will add comfort and confidence. In winter, a bright silk scarf, dressed like a scarf in combination with a fur coat, looks very elegant. In cold weather, a soft cashmere scarf will warm you and protect you from the piercing wind.
Such fashionable accessories require special care. Labels should be read carefully. Silk and cashmere items should only be washed by hand in cold water with a mild detergent without soaking. Do not wring, but wrap in a terry towel and squeeze lightly. Then carefully spread out on a horizontal surface.
