Soft
& delicate, cotton weaved shawls drape beautifully over the
shoulders and possess a subtle sheen and strength for embellishments
like jacquards, beadwork, embroidery and more. The beauty and elegance
of cotton shawls is extraordinary as these are available in the
combination of brilliant colors. This is the most treasured textile on
earth that creates a unique, one-of-a-kind fashion accessory. Cotton
shawls also absorb perspiration, thus keeping the person more
comfortable.
Fabrics
Cotton fabrics are very comfortable to wear due to their soft hand and
other characteristics such as excellent absorbing capabilities. The
fiber of a thousand faces and almost as many uses, cotton is noted for
its versatility, appearance, performance and above all, its natural
comfort. Used for all types of apparel, cotton in today's fast-moving
world is still nature's wonder fiber.
Designs & Motifs
Cotton shawls are available in exquisite variations and vibrant colors,
with each piece having a unique style of its own. Various decorative
techniques are used to embellish cotton shawls such as tie-dye, applique
work, prints, embroidery and bead work. In applique, motifs are cut out
from colored fabric and stitched on to create patterns.
Out of various kinds of embroidery, 'Chikan' embroidery is a specialty
of Lucknow. It is done with large or small, simple or inverted satin
stitch, knot stitch, netting and appliqué work. The nature,
requirements and pattern of printing vary from craftsmen to places and
the cotton shawls are embellished with patterns such as medallions, fine
floral 'butis', scrolled leaves, branches and creepers, stylized
peacocks and parrots.
