We move ahead in time and progress only when we diligently follow our cultural lineage and keep evolving with changing times. While it is essential to adapt to fit into the new world, it is equally important for us to hold onto our cultural values and beliefs that have been passed down to us and have given us our identity.
Our attire plays a very important role in defining who we are and where we come from. It is also a display of our individuality. While creating different types of outfits is a rare talent, the ability to use one piece of fabric and drape it in different styles is a very special skill. A six-yard saree offers immense possibilities to showcase our heritage and our personality. Available in a wide range of fabrics and unique designs. These sarees make us look ethereal and regal. Soft silk sarees are particularly a versatile choice when it comes to investing in pure fabrics that are lightweight, trendy and affordable.
The Unparalleled Beauty of Soft Silk
The finesse and grace of ethnic Indian wear have found global recognition and admiration. Be it the evergreen saree, classic sherwanis, layered ghagras or the simplistic anarkalis; there is something for all of us. The actual beauty of these clothing items depends on three things – Fabrics, Colours and the Design or print on them.
The fabric can make or break an attire. Clothes woven in rich fabrics are appealing to the eye and also make us feel good when we wear them. On the other hand, poor-quality fabrics instantly hamper the texture and beauty of the cloth. They are uncomfortable and do not fit well with our bodies naturally. Silk is one of the purest and the most comfortable fabrics known to man. Using the protein fibre from silkworms, it is woven into yarns. Soft silk yarns are pre-treated chemically before weaving. Raw silk, on the other hand, uses untreated silk yarns that add to its coarse texture.
Soft silks are extremely gentle to the touch and drape very well on the body. They are lightweight, easier to maintain and an affordable alternative to pure silk sarees such as Kanchipuram and Banarasi. Soft silks like Coimbatore soft silk sarees are extremely popular and well-loved by women across the country. They are extremely durable and last long as well.
How Soft Silks Can be Inclusive in Trendy Fashion
Soft silk fabric is not just to be draped in six yards in a typical way. The diminishing interest among millennials to wear a saree has increased. While pure silk sarees are difficult to carry and maintain due to their weight and care requirements, the younger generation can opt for lighter varieties that speak the same language as the original sarees. The same mulberry silk threads, along with lightweight pure silver and gold zari fibre, can include a mix of traditional and modern geometric designs. Digital prints on sarees are a common practice now, as it allows the weavers to experiment with a variety of designs and combinations.
There are days when all we wish for is to be treated like royalty. The first step in making the royal connection is by dressing the part. As soon as we wear premium quality clothing, we feel wonderful about ourselves. Unfortunately, each one of us does not have access to that kind of imperial attire. Our other option is to choose amongst the fabrics that the nobles wore and drape them in our own style. Soft silks allow us to feel regal without burning a hole in our pocket and spending a great effort in maintaining them.
Timeless Legacy
Over 79 years, we at Kankatala have strived to produce the purest sarees for you. Currently, in our third generation, we have adapted to changing times and tried to incorporate your requirements. With vast knowledge and experience dealing with pure silks like Kanchipuram, banarasi, jamdani, paithani and patan patola, soft silk is a field we easily excel. Creating unique combinations of designs across all traditional offerings, we manage to capture your imagination and put it across in our saree.
