KORA OR ORGANZA SILK SAREE

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   KORA OR ORGANZA SILK Many of us are fond of beautiful fabrics, their soft touch on the body and the classy, royal aura it adds to our personality. Back in time, fabrics like silk were available and affordable to the affluent few, not in the 21st century though. Women, especially, are boasting different fabrics with grace and panache. Kora Fabric, or as some may call it ‘Organza’ Silk is one of such fabrics. Kora Silk is used to make Kovai Kora cotton saree. Coimbatore, a region in the Tamil Nadu State India is popular for these sarees. As a matter of fact, the Government of India recognized it as a Geographical indication in 2014-15. ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF KORA/ORGANZA SILKS Kora silk  from Varanasi or Banaras - The quality of  Kora silk  is smooth and sheer texture which is much dull in comparison to other silk. Kora silk has two varieties, either it is coarse or soft... There is huge demand for India Silk Sarees across the world due to style, smooth and text...
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Kashida Indian traditional textile from kashmir

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a) Kashida from Kashmir  

Kashida defines its cultural essence through the medium of bead and thread work, which has gained maximum popularity, fame and recognition in the ethnic land of Jammu and Kashmir. The purest essence and forms of nature. Motifs used like birds, leaves, trees and many such natural designs are replicated in this embroidery with multi colored threads and beads woven into the fabrics like shawls and saris. 

Kashida embroidered fabric

Video which explain more about kashida embroidered textiles from India, please find the link below www.kashidaembrideredfabric.com



 

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