Mangalagiri Handlooms – Exclusive Sarees of tradition universally Appealing

Category: Fashion

Mangalagiri Handloom Sarees are crisp-finish fabrics of cotton, cotton-silk or mercerized cotton, known for their heavy gold thread or Zari borders, Nizam designs and striking colour combinations. An urban agglomeration close to Vijayawada, India, it is known for the fine count quality weaves and traditional finesse till date. The eye-catching appeal of the Mangalagiri handloom sarees Heavy gold thread or zari borders, traditional Nizam designs, and simple mono-striped or multi-colour striped pallus adorn the fabric. Various motifs like leaf, mango, parrot, gold coin, add to the appeal of the cotton saree. Printing work and embroidery designs on the mangalagiri cotton sari make them more elegant. There are some features unique to a Mangalgiri Saree. The soft and comfortable all-season fabric generally does not have designs on the body. It also is known for not having gaps in its weave. There is a missing thread variety of saree not commonly found. Count is an indication of the fineness of a saree, based on the threads per square inch in warp and weft. Counts range from 40 (coarse) to 120 (super fine), with the normal count of 80 – 80 being used for soft woven fabric.