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 Posted: Wed 10:42, 09 Mar 2011 Post subject: More expensive saris had elaborate geometric |
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Sometimes the saris were further decorated,nfl jerseys after weaving, with various sorts of embroidery. Resham work is embroidery done with colored silk thread. Zardoziembroidery uses gold and silver thread, and sometimes pearls and precious stones. Cheap modern versions of zardozi use synthetic metallic thread and imitation stones, such as fake pearls and Swarovski crystals.
In modern times, saris are increasingly woven on mechanical looms and made of artificial fibers, such as polyester, nylon, or rayon, which do not require starching or ironing. ed hardy shoes They are printed by machine, or woven in simple patterns made with floats across the back of the sari. This can create an elaborate appearance on the front, while looking ugly on the back. The punchra work is imitated with inexpensive machine-made tassel trim.
Hand-woven,replica swiss watches hand-decorated saris are naturally much more expensive than the machine imitations. While the over-all market for handweaving has plummeted (leading to much distress among Indian handweavers), hand-woven saris are still popular for weddings and other grand social occasions.
The nivi drape starts with one end of the sari tucked into the waistband of the petticoat, usually a plain skirt. The cloth is wrapped around the lower body once, then hand-gathered into even pleats just below the navel.replica luxury watches The pleats are also tucked into the waistband of the petticoat.[13] They create a graceful, decorative effect which poets have likened to the petals of a flower.
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