The Venkatgiri Sarees of Andhra Pradesh

If you thought the Indian culture manifested itself onlywith gold or colourful Zari, so as to give it a very
by its magnificent architecture comprisingof templesdefining look. In between the two consecutive figures,
and monuments, then you are probably unaware ofthe gold and colourful motifs are strategically placed in
the rich textile heritage the country boasts as well. Oforder to heighten the overall look of not only the saree
all the important facts, the one that needs specialbut the wearer as well. For those with affinity for
mention is that the people of the Indian civilization werericher stuff, venkatgiri pure silk saris can be a good
the first to discover the cotton plant and its ultimateoption. These are very pretty and come in unbelievable
use towards making clothes. Since olden times, cottonshades and hues. So getting the colour of your choice
has been among the most chosen textile fabric andor matching it with perfect blouse won't be a hindrance
continues to be so even today. While silk displayedat all.
opulence, cotton was a symbol of simplicity andBut that doesn't mean, cotton as a fabric for venkatgiri
gentleness of manner and conduct. Silk is not within thetraditional saree looks any inferior!! It is available in
range of everybody but the humble cotton is. And aequally wide range of colours but the most preferable
combination of two completes the look of virtually anyhappens to be white or off-white. This is because it
piece of clothing.gives a wider scope for experimenting colours in the
Cotton and silk are used in India to manufacture a widedesign of the border and surface motifs. The cotton
variety of apparels. Perhaps, the widest application ofused for making typical venkatgiri saree is of a very
these fabrics is found in the manufacture of sareesfine variety and feels ultra soft against the skin. The
and blouses. A cotton saree is fit for formal occasionscharm golden rays shimmering amidst the fine veil of
where you need to come off as "a -matter -of -fact"cotton remains largely unparalleled by any other form
person and a silk saree can charm away the interestof saree in Andhra Pradesh or even India as a whole.
of one and all at a high profile wedding or reception.Off late, venkatgiri sarees have caught attention of
Cotton is suitable for summers when the cool feel ofmany designers who are trying to mould its look in
the cloth against the skin in the scorching heat is all onebrocade, tusseur and jacquard. Recent outcomes and
can ask for. But there are occasions that demand adesigns have been impressive and have done much to
little higher indulgence and for such occasions youpopularize these saree. Though they are very famous
need to have a venkatgiri sari, the traditional sari fromin south India,especially Andhra Pradesh, they are still
Andhra Pradesh that is a superb medley betweenrelatively unknown by a lot of Indians, higher up. If you
cotton and silk fabric.are a saree freak, then you are surely an exception to
The venkatgiri sarees are made from super finethe above statement. Because no variety of saree
cotton woven with fine threads of gold that lend it aremains unknown to females who have an innate
shimmering effect. The most attractive part of it is thepenchant for sarees, who understand the role played
lavish border or pallu which is intricately decorated withby this 6 yards of fabric in defining their look and
real gold zari. Butas made with gold zari in variousaccentuating their impression. Andvenkatgiri silk sarees
figures such as leaf, parrot, bel and diamonds areare no exception to this either!! The price range for
scattered all over the surface of the sari and thethese traditional sarees ranges from rupees two
unobscured portion of the blouse, such as the backthousand for saree made in cotton to five thousand
and the sleeves. The sleeves also contain the borderfor the sarees made in pure silk. The designs and
similar to that of the saree so as to give it acolours that are available in this single saree type are
harmonious and mingling effect. In no other type ofunimaginable and you will absolutely face no dearth of
regional saree would you see such captivating effectschoice. And you need not go to Andhra Pradesh to
of geometrical figures as in a venkatgiri traditionalbuy it!! They are easily available online with some sites
saree. The saree surface is sometimes segmentedaffording you proper look of it before you finalise the
into various regular geometric patterns, mostlypurchase. So get one now!!
rectangles. The limiting boundary is exclusively woven