Cotton Sarees
One can always extol the virtues of the natural cotton fabric. Obviously the cotton sarees are the epitome of feminine grace in many parts of India. Historically, they have been in existence in fashion since the discovery of the Indus Valley civilization. Till today a variety of cotton - organic, khadi, natural, mixed, etc can be used to create this beautiful unstitched garment.
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.The sturdy fabric clothes women of all socio-economic groups in India. With the tropical nature it becomes almost a uniform. A wide variety of cotton sarees are available the whole year round. The market is tremendous and there are no signs of cotton sarees ever going out of fashion. From time to time they have adapted ethnic and also western blends. Both rural and urban women in India have numerous types of cotton sarees in their closets and wardrobes.
Cotton sarees can be plain, printed, embroidered, embossed, have cut work, handloom made with lace and a variety of block printing. There could be a cotton saree for every mood of women. With right accessories they make the women look beautiful. In the global market both stitched and unstitched cotton sarees are sold.
A cotton saree is still considered a rural trademark of India. But with the women in metros also wearing fancy cotton sarees, there is competition. There are many communities of craftsmen and weavers that continue the ancient practice in Rajasthan, Orissa and West Bengal. These may take long to be made, but they also stand the test of time.