Mangalgiri Sarees Online:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Contact:
UNNATI SILK PRINTS PVT. LTD,#3-4-360, Vajra Complex, General Bazar (Tobacco Bazar), M.G.Road, Hyderabad-500003.AP,India.040-64555251 or 97000 57744.
www.unnatisilks.com
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