Silk Sarees Essay

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Everything about Silk and Silk sarees
A natural fiber made fabric that is get woven in the textiles to make a perfect fabric or cloth, is Silk, the base fabric of all. Natural silk is the most sober ones and mainly there are 4 types of natural silk that are produced and induced from silk-worms. Among them, mulberry silk is the very well known, commercially. It comes from silk-worms and it is also the most contributed one (around 90%). India is the second largest producer of silk fabric after China and also the number of people wearing silk is pretty huge. Silk sarees are one of the most famous attire to wear in India as saree is the regional wear of India since tones of decades. These sarees looks adorable and gives the perfect feminine look to a woman. There are more than 90 types of silk that are produced here in India and being worn by almost everyone.
Silk sarees are much popular among Bollywood celebrities that are noticeable at many events, and shows. Actresses like Rekha, Kirron Kher are the saree connoisseur who has the awesome sense of silk sarees and are in love with this prominent attire.
The market of the silk fabric is pretty huge in south asia, and mainly there are ‘Super 7’ types of silk that are loved to be worn by all-age women.
 Raw Silk Saree
 Dupion Silk Saree
 Bhagalpuri Silk Saree
 Banarasi Silk Saree
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Obviously, it is originated from Bhagalpur and very popular around the country for its original essence of Bhagalpur for its core quality and faultless form. The very intricate artwork and embroidery helped it to find its name, and credit goes to the Bhagalpur which is referred as ‘Silk City’ of India. The weavers and art-workers are highly compatible and have the abilities in the genes. Bhagalpuri silk sarees have come again in the competitive market with a bang after fading for some period and again gaining the same popularity it was having

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