Cotton Shawls

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.