Cotton
is the indigenous fabric of Indian subcontinent, which is the main reason why
it is given so much importance than any other fabric material. Over a period of
time, the weavers learnt the art of combining the fibers obtained from cotton
plant to make fabric. This art was intensified with help of machines, making
finer fabric from the same plant. Due to the use of dull colors and old
patterns, traditional cotton saree could not influence larger crowd in India,
especially the youngsters. The younger generation of girls and women do not
like dull colors and patterns. They want everything around them to be colorful
and vibrant. Even if the material is good and comfortable, it will not be
enough to please their fashion sense.
Due
to this reason, the fashion designers working with major fashion houses in
India have tried every possible measure to make their cotton sarees different
from the Indian traditional sarees. The latest collection of the cotton sarees
is much different from the traditional ones, yet they have a feel of
traditional with them. If you will look around in different regions of the
country, you will find that every region has a distinct culture and style of
wearing cotton sarees. Some has simple sarees with golden border; others have
designs and motifs on them, or have a vibrant work with colorful threads. The
fashion designers have tried to engage all these different patterns, motifs,
designs and styles in one making the modern yet traditional cotton saree. Continue
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