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How do you tell a real kanjivaram sari to a fake?
Collect a couple of threads from the warp and weft from a bundle and light one end. When the thread stops burning, you will see a tiny ball of ash. Gently press with fingers and it will crumble into a powder and smell of burnt hair if it is a natural fiber-silk/wool/hair.
How do you tell a real kanjivaram sari to a fake?
Collect a couple of threads from the warp and weft from a bundle and light one end. When the thread stops burning, you will see a tiny ball of ash. Gently press with fingers and it will crumble into a powder and smell of burnt hair if it is a natural fiber-silk/wool/hair.
What is pure silk?
100% pure silk is made 100% from the floss spun by silkworms or similar insects. ... There is silk satin, silk dupioni, silk noile, silk chiffon, etc., but they are all woven (or knitted) 100% from the products of silk-spinning insects.
Is there artificial silk?
Artificial silk or art silk is any synthetic fiber which resembles silk, but typically costs less to produce. Frequently, "artificial silk" is just a synonym for rayon. When made out of bamboo viscose it is also sometimes called bamboo silk.
What is silk mark?
Silk Mark is a certification mark in India for silk textiles. The mark certifies that the piece of textile which bears the mark is made of pure natural silk. The certification is managed by the 'Silk Mark Organisation of India', a society set up by the state-controlled Central Silk Board of India.
What is kanjivaram silk?
Kanchipuram Silk is a type of silk saree made in the Kanchipuram region in Tamil Nadu, India. The sarees are considered as the Southern Indian version of Banarasi saris.
What is tussar silk fabric?
Tussar silk (alternatively spelled as Tussah, Tushar, Tassar, Tussore, Tasar, Tussur, Tusser and also known as (Sanskrit) Kosa silk) is produced from larvae of several species of silkworms belonging to the moth genus Antheraea, including A. assamensis, A. mylitta, A. paphia, A. pernyi, A. roylei and A. yamamai.
What is a pattu saree?
The Parampara Pattu is an amalgam of traditional weaving methods and contemporary designs, motifs and colours. These fusion silks are the perfect combination of tradition and modernity. This exclusive range of wedding sarees is sure to delight every woman.
Which silk saree is best in India?
The most famous bridal saree of South India. Kanjeevaram basically comes from a place called Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu. This saree is known for its vibrant colours and excellent temple pattern borders. Banarasi silk sarees are famous because of their colours and texture.
What is silk?
The protein fiber of silk is composed mainly of fibroin and is produced by certain insect larvae to form cocoons. The best-known silk is obtained from the cocoons of the larvae of the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori reared in captivity (sericulture).
Different types of Silk Fabric
  • Brocade is a jacquard weave with an embossed effect and contrasting surfaces. ...
  • Canton Crepe is a soft crepe woven fabric with small crosswise ribs. ...
  • Charmeuse is a satin weave silk fabric with a crepe back.
  • Chiffon is transparent soft and light silk.
What is silk fibers?
Silk is an animal protein fiber produced by certain insects to build their cocoons and webs. Many different types of silk are produced by a huge variety of different types of insects other than moth caterpillars.

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