Comfortable and appealing cotton salwar kameez from Mangalagiri

Mangalagiri Handloom salwar kameez are crisp-finish fabrics of cotton, cotton-silk or mercerized cotton, known for their heavy gold thread embroidery or Zari borders, Nizam designs and striking colour combinations. Close to Vijayawada, in India, it is known for the fine count quality weaves and fine handloom cottons with typical characteristics.

The eye-catching appeal of the Mangalagiri handloom shalwar kamiz

Heavy gold thread or zari borders, traditional Nizam designs, and simple mono-striped or multi-colour striped dupattas adorn the fabric. Various motifs like leaf, mango, parrot, gold coin, add to the appeal of the cotton saree. Printing work and embroidery designs on the mangalagiri cotton salwar suit make them more elegant. There are some features unique to a Mangalgiri handloom Punjabi suit. The soft and comfortable all-season fabric generally does not have designs on the body. It is also known for not having gaps in its weave. Count is an indication of the fineness of a handloom weave. Counts range from 40 (coarse) to 120 (super fine), with the normal count of 80 – 80 being used for soft woven fabric.

Salwar kameez - traditional Indian ethnic or fashion apparel?

The Salwar kameez or shalwar kamiz, with covering piece dupatta or chunni, is worn in India and a few neighbouring countries in the Asian sub-continent. The shalwar kameez, is the traditional dress in the Northern belt especially Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, some parts of Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir and in parts of the Indian subcontinent like Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Today also favoured as stylish fashion apparel, across India and in many countries with Indian population overseas like US, UK, Canada etc., it is also an accepted alternative for the versatile Indian saree. The Salwar suit has evolved from a traditional dress to reach the level of a modern style statement. In vivid, vibrant colours, exquisite designs and a lot of other adornments, it has been a favourite along with the saree for Indian fashion designers to experiment upon.

Buy online Mangalgiri handloom shalwar kameez from Unnati Silks

There is an exclusive range of Mangalagiri silk salwar kameez and handloom cotton salwar suits that you can buy online from Unnati Silks There are light hues and pastel coloured shalwar suits with flowery designs as block printed patterns on the Mangalgiri cotton kameez. You have medium to slightly dark shades with very lustrous zari borders that are alluring. There is a family of earthy shade Mangalagiri cotton kameez that have the attractive zari borders and motif filled or designer block printed dupattas or chunnis. You can choose from Jamdhani cotton embroidery Punjabi suit with Phulkari work in different pleasing colours like light green, peach and red on a yellow background and a dual colour designer border on the Kameez. The cotton salwar could be plain lightly adorned with motifs or printed.. The pure chiffon dupatta with floral embroidery buttis complements beautifully. A pretty piece, this salwar suit would do for parties, social functions, corporate office and festivals.