June 26, 2024
WHAT IS CHANDERI SAREE AND WHY THEY ARE SO EXQUISITE?
June 26, 2024WHAT IS CHANDERI SAREE AND WHY THEY ARE SO EXQUISITE?
June 26, 2024HOW TO IDENTIFY HANDLOOM PURE SILK SAREE?
AUTHOR: adminavatans
The USP of Chanderi silk sarees includes its sheer texture, lightweight, and luxuriant feel.
This attire hails from the town of Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh, and the saga of Chanderi lies long, associated with elegance and tradition since time immemorial. But recently, due to the growing popularity of Chanderi silk, there have been many imitated products that have come into the market. Here are some ways to spot real Chanderi silk sarees and ensure you're investing in the real thing.
Look for The Sheer Texture
Pure Chanderi silk sarees are transparent and lightweight. If one holds up the saree against the light, there should be slight translucency. The sheerness is attributed to the fact that the weaving uses a very fine quality of silk yarn. More often than not, imitations lack that sheer quality and turn out to be more opaque.
Examine the Zari Work
The golden or silver thread, known as zari, is used very clearly in Chanderi silk, mainly on the borders and pallu. The zari work on pure Chanderi silk is very delicate and intricate. Zari in its pure form is made of gold or silver-coated threads, giving out a rich, glowing feel. Some fake Chanderi sarees will use some kind of synthetic thread or low-grade material that gives a dimmer appearance.
Check Weave & Design
Pure Chanderi silk sarees are all handwoven, which makes each one a little bit different from the other. Look for irregularities in weaving that suggest handloom work. Machine-made sarees will have a very uniform and faultless weave. Each of the motifs in pure Chanderi silk sarees—be it peacocks, lotuses, or traditional coins—is woven with stupendous precision and detail.
The Burn Test
Though it may sound extreme, a small burn test can separate real silk from man-made fabrics. Snip a few threads from an inconspicuous area of the sari and ignite it. Pure silk will burn very, very slowly, smell like burnt hair, and leave a crispy, brittle residue. Man-made fibers will melt and smell like burnt plastic.
Touch the Fabric
Such a creation gives an unmistakable feel against the skin. Chanderi silk is soft against the skin and feels smooth, but it also manages to be surprisingly crispy, since silk is used. Synthetic materials are mostly slippery or too smooth. True Chanderi silk is also naturally shiny, whereas synthetic versions wouldn't be able to replicate this pantomime.
Get the Price
Pure Chanderi silk sarees are very expensive for their quality and level of craftsmanship. So, in case the price seems very low compared to the industry average for that product, it is bound to be an imitation. Buy always from reputed stores or from within Chanderi town to ensure authenticity.
