Friday, July 15, 2011

Traditional Dress of Karnataka



Traditional Dress of Karnataka

Karnataka, particularly Bangalore and Mysore, is the silk hub of India and as such Karnataka silk sarees are its traditional costume. However, the different drapes of sarees make these sarees unique. The Coorgi style of draping a saree in Karnataka involves tying the pleats in the rear instead of the front and a small portion of the pallu is placed over the shoulder. Mysore silk sarees are made with lustrous zari and rich silk. The extraordinary sheen of the fabric and the purity of the zari make these saree an elegant women dress. The Kornadu saris are a mix of cotton and silk. The Konrad sarees are woven with a blue cotton yarn and silk yarn in several colors other than blue. The motifs at border are varied and the body of the sari has checked or striped patterns. They are mostly used as daily casual wear sarees. The handloom Irkal saris have the beautiful Kasuti embroidery on them. Kasuti embroidery is a special craft practiced mainly in Uttara Kanara district or North Kanara district of Karnataka. The motifs on Irkal saris include architectural designs, cradle, elephant, squirrel among others. TheMysore crepe silk sarees are used as office wear sarees due to their light-weight, and easy to care nature.

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  2. Saree is being the traditional attire for India. In Tamil Nadu, Kanchipuram Silk Sarees are popular for its rich silk with golden threads and beautiful zari work patterns. Ikat Sarees also good in the occasions and loved by women.
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