Thursday, December 12, 2013

Fantastical Mangalgiri Sarees Online

Mangalgiri Sarees Online:
A town on the National Highway connecting Kolkata and Chennai, Mangalagiri is very close to Guntur and Vijayawada on either side, and is a part of the Vijayawada urban agglomeration.Derived from its original name Totadri, Mangalagiri is from Mangala (good fortune) and Giri (hill). There are three temples of Narayan Swamy in Mangalagiri and popular traditional belief has it that those climbing the hill to offer prayers would definitely buy a saree before leaving Mangalagiri.Heavy gold thread or zari borders, traditional Nizam designs, and simple mono-striped or multi-colour striped pallus normally adorn the fabric. Various motifs like leaf, mango, parrot, gold coin, add to the appeal of the cotton saree. Current popular trends have printing work and embroidery designs on the mangalagiri cotton sari.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 special missing thread variety of the saree, which is not widely known. 


Mangalagiri is well known place for handloom fabrics. And it is located in Andhra Pradesh, India. Raw material used in mangalgiri saree is cotton and gold thread or zari. South handloom mangalgiri cotton sarees are famous for their tightly woven structure, well knit borders, fine stripes and checks. Traditional nizam designs are exclusively used in pure mangalagiri cotton saris. Various motifs like leaf, mango, parrot, gold coin, rekhu adorn south pure cotton saree. Now day’s trend has updated with printing work and embroidery designs on mangalagiri cotton sari is fashionable.Mangalagiri plain cotton saree having kalamkari painting patch border and pallu is classic wear for corporate office, school functions and temples. Light weight mangalagiri sari with block floral designs and having printed border with an elegant pallu gives the sari a beautiful drape. Designer south Indian mangalagiri cotton sari with multi thread embroidery having kundans, beads is apt for traditional occasions, parties and festivals.Unnati silks, the largest ethnic online Indian shop offers exquisite designer Mangalagiri Handlooms sarees with matching blouse for online sale. Our Online shopping store has the widest range of rich Indian Sarees and Salwar kameez. At Unnati Silks, you can buy unique, exclusive collection at affordable prices.


The Mangalagiri Plain Cotton Saree having kalamkari painting patch border and pallu is classic wear for corporate office, school functions and temples.The light weight Mangalagiri sari with block floral designs and having printed border and an elegant pallu makes the sari a beautiful drape, suitable for daily casual wear, outings, small parties and social functions.Designer south Indian mangalagiri cotton sari with multi thread embroidery having kundans and beads is stylish and trending. Very apt for parties, get-togethers, inaugral functions and festivals.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. Current popular trends have printing work and embroidery designs on the mangalagiri cotton sari.


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. Prices begin at Rs 60 to Rs 70 a metre, and could go beyond Rs.1000, based on the intricacies involved in its making.Derived from its original name Totadri, Mangalagiri is from Mangala (good fortune) and Giri (hill). There are three temples of Narayan Swamy in Mangalagiri and popular traditional belief has it that those climbing the hill to offer prayers would definitely buy a saree before leaving Mangalagiri.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. 


A traditional occupation involving whole families in the making, it is knowledge gained from experience and experiment, shared and passed down from generation to generation.  Mangalagiri weavers are devoted to their craft.  They also have a clear idea about market trends. Organised into co-operatives, they follow the market to incorporate current demands in their weaves.The GeographicalIndication (GI) Status accorded to the Mangalagiri Handlooms this year has ushered in much sought relief from weaver woes.High price of raw materials, coupled with spurious goods and nearby local industries affixing the  Mangalagiri Handlooms label to their goods without the traditional quality in their fabrics, was bad enough. Market response was also poor with the genuine fabrics seeming costlier. This led to poor production and exodus of skilled workers from the traditional handloom industry.    


The Geographical Indication (GI) Status accorded to the Mangalagiri Handlooms this year has ushered in much sought relief from weaver woes.High price of raw materials, coupled with spurious goods and nearby local industries affixing the  Mangalagiri Handlooms label to their goods without the traditional quality in their fabrics, was bad enough. Market response was also poor with the genuine fabrics seeming costlier. This led to poor production and exodus of skilled workers from the traditional handloom industry.The GI certification is granted if the product possesses distinctive qualities, only when the produce is found to be made according to traditional methods, or enjoys a certain reputation due to its geographical origin. Mangalagiri handlooms and fabrics have a registered logo for the product. With the grant of GI, it would further help boost the market for these sarees.


Unnati silks, the largest ethnic online Indian shop offers exquisite designer Kota Cotton sarees with matching blouse for online sale. Our Online shopping store has the widest range of ethnic Indian Sarees and Salwar Kameez. At Unnati Silks, you can buy unique, exclusive collection at affordable prices.You can purchase online at Unnati silks and the products will be dispatched within 24 working hours of placing the order. We have Free shipping and Cash on Delivery (COD) facility for Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Ernakulum, Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Patna, Jaipur and many other Indian cities. We also do Worldwide express shipping to countries like United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), UAE, Dubai, Oman, Pakistan, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Canada, Chicago, New Zealand and others.
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