Dharmavaram silk sarees interprets the passion for Indian ethnic with its rich finery. This fabric originally is from a small rural town called Dharmavaram, located in Anantapur district, in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. Dharmavaram is a hub specially for silk sarees, that have become famous worldwide. One can see Dharmavaram sarees in different forms or styles. You have the simple patterns that could be for daily use, there is the special variety of weave in two colors, which gives an effect of muted double shades, that is further accentuated by the solid color border and and a designer pallu. The muted colors or the double shades create a totally different effect which gives a special striking appeal to the saree. Besides this, the fabric also includes gold brocaded patterns and motifs, which resemble the religious symbols depicted in temples and other places of worship. Designs of the elephant, the peacock, aesthetic temple borders, are some of the motifs and designs that are popular and indicative of a somewhat religious culture of India, They are universally accepted and appreciated. The Dharamavaram saris are innovatively adorned with decorative stones, chamkis, sequins, and kundans which are either of the same color or are multi colored. Besides saris, this artwork can also be seen on the traditional salwar kameez, kurtis, scarves and stoles. Even handloom items like carpets, bed sheets, curtains, bags, and cushion covers have this artwork decorating them. The Dharmavaram sari enhances the beauty of the bride in a wedding ceremony. The royal majestic look of the sari can complement any occasion like traditional and religious ceremonies, marriage functions, festivals, grand parties, social functions and the like. Heavy traditional accessories that enhance the saree are in the more exclusive types. The weaving process of the Dharmavaram saree has advanced from manual to hi-tech motor machines , resulting in lesser time for weaving. Dharmavaram Sarees are traditionally woven in the interlocked-weft technique. Pure silk versions of Dharmavaram sarees are also designed by this technique. The designs on the saree are initially drawn on a computer, the process instructions are punched onto a card and then these cards are loaded on the Jacquard attachment in the loom. An interesting fact of Dharmavaram sarees is, that the double colored and shaded effect on the sarees, stands out uniquely. These saris are also known as Rajwadi sarees, known for the exclusive color combinations and variety of ethnic designs. Dharmavaram silk sarees are one of the benchmarks in traditional craftsmanship , famous for their striking color combinations with contrasting pallu and border, woven with exquisite brocade gold patterns. Dharmavaram has carved a name for itself in the manufacture of traditional handloom silk sarees, unique and interesting, grand and very much appealing to women across India.
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