Patchwork is a form of needlework where
pieces of fabric are sewn to form a long length and then sewn to the fabric
itself. The length can be of same colour throughout, alternating colours over
lengths, or progressing from light to dark based on how it would suit the
overall fabric. Intricate embroidery, threadwork, block prints, geometrical
patterns and many other options are available to adorn the patchwork in a
saree. The fabric base could be cotton, silk, art silk types or any such which
would suit the larger area to which it is attached. For Sarees generally strip piecing form
of patchwork is adopted. Today with a lot of fusion experiments, you could have
a silk saree with a embroidered Sico patch or a cotton saree with a zari worked
brocade or some such.
Saree is one of the best fashion outfits of Indian women.
Patch work means a small piece of decorated cloth, which is stitched over
another large piece of cloth. Trendy printed, painted patches and embroiderypatch work is quite fashionable on varied fabrics like pure cotton, pure silk,
crepe, chiffon, georgette and supernet. Modern patchwork patterns range from
simple to intricate of beautiful shapes and sizes. Patchwork adds fashion and
charm to Indian sarees.
Latest tussar silk half and half pattern sari of mango
block printed booties having embroidered flower patch work all over saree and
pallu with contrasted print border is grand apt to wedding and bridal
occasions. Soothing handloom cotton saree of kalamkari painting patchembellished with kundans, beads and having zari border is well drape to daily
casual, corporate office, colleges and traditional events. Fancy georgette
crape saree having zardozi brocade patch work accentuated with pearls and
kundans having appliqué floral border is magnificent wear for parties and all
special occasions.
The
cream colour pure khadi jute silk saree has buttis in patola weaving. It has a
delightful contrast of yellow and Banarasi maroon coloured patch borders all
around. This dazzling piece is a good choice for corporate functions, social
events and parties.The
purple colour malmal pure cotton saree has red colour floral applique patch
work. There is a red patch work plain border on either side. The pallu has floral applique zari worked patch
work. The saree would suit for daily casual wear and outings.
Of all woman wear, saree has always a
unique role in India. Kalamkari is beautiful craft of hand-painting and
printing on fabrics. Natural dyes are used to design kalamkari work. Sri Kalahasti and Machilipatnam in
Andhra Pradesh are the two major places practicing this kalamkari art.
Kalamkari patches can be used to embellish sarees of varied fabrics and are
highly fashionable. Kalamkari designs are inspired by persian motifs of lotus
or floral, trees, animals, flowers, fruits, creepers and leaf designs. Multi
color thread or zari embroidery with kundans, mirrors, beads, sequins on
kalamkari printing patches is elegant.Pure handloom cotton saree of kalamkari flower bootis and having
kalamkari tree pattern patch on pallu is exquisite wear for daily casual,
corporate office, college and festivals. Kalamkari patch work of peacock design
embellished with kundans on supernet sari pallu and having zari bootis on
border and sari is eye-catching. This fancy wear is well apt for corporate
conferences, inaugural events and traditional occasions.
Two styles
namely – the Machilipatnam style and the Srikalahasti style are still prevalent in Andhra Pradesh,
in places by these names. Both styles of Kalamkari are distinctive.Srikalahasti
Style, having royal patronage of Hindu kings and being associated with temples,
was influenced by Hindu scriptures and mythology. It mostly has subjects of
Gods, temple hangings, epic scenes and other religious themes, in its
‘Kalamkari’. Certain marked features of this style are simplicity, good use of
colour with some colours given prominence, sharpness in the depictions, and the
use of motifs. The Machilipatnam style having Islamic influence uses more of
flora and fauna as themes in its work.Natural dyes are employed for colours, in Kalamkari, with cotton, silk,
crepe, georgette being the usual fabrics as canvas for this art. Today, with
experimenting as patch work on other fabrics in various colour combinations,
and motifs with trees, creepers, flowers, leaves, birds as some of the popular
subjects, the results are stupendous and the Sarees lapped up as fashion.
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