The traditional costume of any country can tell people a lot about the history and life of that country. In Sri Lanka, the traditional dress is saree for women. Saree is an integral part of every Sri Lankan woman. It is a preferred attire for marriage as well as parties and ceremonies. A handloom saree gives a distinctive identity and auspicious personality to women. Especially every woman in Sri Lanka gets herself a new saree for special occasions.
There are so many different types of sarees in Sri Lanka. Silk Sarees. Handloom Sarees, Cotton Sarees and Linen Sarees like there. Nevertheless, especially, most of our people like handloom sarees for their use. Sri Lankan Handloom Sarees are available in different colors, fabrics and patterns.
Commonly Sri Lankan women choose to wear the saree as their regular work wear. Many of them wears glamorous sarees for special occasions and sarees can be a perfect fit for any situation. Especially Sri Lankan women very much like handloom sarees, which bring a unique look and a comfortable feel to their self at any weather conditions.
Sri Lanka and Handloom
The technological advancement in the world rapidly changes the glory of the saree with power loom. Despite the handloom, have its touch and good feel. In the world of fabric, handlooms have their undisputed niche.
In the beginning of Sri Lankan history, handlooms have well placed 3000 years weaving history.
Great chronicles that is called by the name of ‘Mahavamsa’ is the meticulously kept historical chronicle of Sri Lanka written in the style of an epic poem written in the pali language mentioning that the sorcerer princess of Sri Lanka. Princess Kuweni was busy at her weaving wheel when the Indian cast ashore and rebel prince, Wijaya met her at Tammanna or present day Mannar in Sri Lanka, turning a new page in country’s history and starting a line of rule in Sri Lanka.
Special and ever after tradition of weaving still stand as its own way of knots and thread pull, a fine display of art and craftsmanship.
What so special in Handloom over Power Loom?
If we see power loom and handloom, Power loom sarees by machine powered wit steam engine and handloom sarees made over hand woven method. Hence, Handlooms sarees differ in comparison to power loom sarees.
Handloom Sarees are soft in texture and mere resilient. The craftsman’s work arduously to wave minute detail. The style and the level of intricacy and sharpness of design cannot be matched in a power loom saree.
The handloom saree speaks for your class and personality with its quality and design.
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When the warm season arrives, many people use cotton sarees. Because it helps our body to corporate with the environment. These Handloom cotton sarees cooling for the skin and give the glamorous and glorious look at any time when any occasions. Such handloom cotton variety can wear for a longer period of the day.
This cotton handloom saree is come with elegant and stunning designs in sarees fashion, which are suitable for any day and night special occasions.
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The box pattern Pink or light color seems to be gaining popularity in the personal times and can get ethereal look by wearing Exclusive Cotton Sarees.
Therefor, These types of sarees comfort and play a significant role in all types’ sarees. These are made natural materials and it gives extra comfort by absorbing moisture of our skin.
Especially most of our women select this in warm season for their regular wear. This is a lightweight, can wear for a longer period and we can get out a dazzling look. Most of Exclusive Cotton Sarees’ designs comes as plain and simple designs.
Smooth texture, soft to touch, absorbent, keeps body cool, resistance to abrasion, durability are the additional qualities of Exclusive Cotton Sarees.
Modern Working Women Handloom Saree in Blue
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As we, all know silk sarees always most beautiful in the world. Especially Handloom Silk Sarees often come with a quality and an elegant Look within. These types of sarees usually chosen for special occasions.
This is very strong material and if we wear, we can get adorable look. These Handloom Silk Sarees light weight, softness and airy comfort.
These woven in patterns is popular variety. Variations in borders, whole Array of bright colors and shades like Pink, Blue, Light Blue, Green, Saffron, and Orange etc.…
Richness of Handloom in The lovely pattern prints on Saree
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Sri Lanka is well known for its handmade woven looms and batik designs. Batik is the art of creating designs of fabric using Wax and color dyes. Batik was introduced to Sri Lanka a little more than a hundred years ago and was brought from Indonesia.
Since then Sri Lanka Batik has taken on a style of its own. Batik designs sarees gives us great results such as complete the look and enhance the perfect appearance.
Using these types of sarees at any occasions or regular wear at long for a day. Wearing beautiful Batik sarees to special occasions usually bring a topic to discuss what we are wearing. These sarees have been trendy between Sri Lankan women.
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Likewise Handloom Glossy Cotton Sarees are lightweight and you feel relaxed when wearing them. Most of Handloom Glossy Cotton Sarees comes with simple designs but also it gives you adorable look.
There are Handloom Glossy cotton Sarees that comes with elegant and stunning designs in saree fashion, which are suitable for special occasions.
Stand out in the crowd by adorning this Brown and Black saree, which have simple lines. These lines on the saree enhances the look. It adds grace to your personality in your family party functions.
Beautiful Classic and Traditional Combination of Exclusive Silk
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Importantly, thing is that the design of the saree can wear the ‘Osariya’ style specially. The entire saree is Yellow and rich Kandyan work on it. The fine saree comes beautiful vertical lines and Beats on Pallu.
The Saree gives a lavishing loom with gold blouse on it. This is suitable for events, shows ad your loved one’s engagement.
Color
The important thing is the colors never get outdated and never been absent from Sri Lankan fashion or Textile design. Color is certainly a common denominator when it comes to Sri Lankans, in clothing and in attitude.
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In conclusion There is no other fabric like Handloom Cottons, which has such unique qualities. They are stunning, attractive and suitable for any occasion or regular wear. Owning a handloom saree makes us feel like we own something precious to wear on those special occasions such as cocktail parties and weddings.
Before going shopping, do the research online and see what types of sarees are available in Sri Lanka. Because Handloom sarees also have different types and variations.
Above all importantly Have a basic idea about what type of saree you are interested in any type of a sarees. You can check out our unique collections that you can get inspired for the next occasion.
‘Create Your Own Style, Let It be Unique for Yourself and Yet Identifiable for Others’
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