The Satin Silk Saree is a satin fabric
made from silk. It is the fabric weave, resulting from a natural fibre such as
silk or from synthetic fibers such as Rayon, Nylon or Polyester or any such,
woven in a certain way. By its very definition, Satin is known to have a glossy
surface or sheen on one side and a dull lacklustre finish on the other. When a
natural fibre like cotton which has short staples is used to make Satin, it is
known as Sateen.
Satin is generally used for making items of apparel, mostly for
women. It also finds use in clothing accessories for men and interior
furnishings.
The lustre of the Satin Silk Saree comes from a special
arrangement of warp and weft threads during the weaving process. Warp is the
lengthwise lay of thread i.e.threads stretched lengthwise on the beam for
weaving. Weft is the thread which is led breadth wise across the warp threads;
over, under or interwoven, through spool, shuttle or some other
arrangement.
There are two ways that a satin fabric is woven. One with warp
threads dominating or lying over the weft threads known as warp faced satin and
the other with the weft threads lying over the warp threads known as weft faced
satin.
The Satin Silk Saree
is woven with interlacings of warp and weft but with a difference. The warp
threads lie on top of the weft threads but the inter-weave is not continuous.
The warp thread ‘floats’ or passes over two or more weft threads, goes under an
equal number of them and again comes out. This is followed for the width of the
saree. The next warp thread goes under the weft threads and similarly comes out
after a fixed number of them. This forms a closely arranged diagonal pattern
that has no gaps in between.
The gloss on the saree is achieved on account of this close
arrangement of yarn or threads. This shine or lustre akin to silk has made many
opine that a fabric woven as satin should only be considered so, if it is woven
from silk. The Satin Silk Saree derives its strength and durability from the
Silk yarn and its gloss or sheen from the Satin weave.
An appealing feature of the Satin Silk Saree is that
it is a ‘breathing’ fabric, as compared to Satin sarees made from synthetic
fibres.
Cost-wise,
while Silk Satins would be the costliest, Polyester Satins could be the
cheapest. The Satin Silk Saree is definitely cheaper than a Pure Silk Saree.
The care of the
Satin Saree lies in the properties of the fibre that is used in its weaving. If
it is a Satin Silk Saree, then as Silk is the base material,only dry cleaning
is recommended. If a synthetic fibre be used to make the Saree, then based on
the fibre, anywhere from hand wash to machine wash could be allowed.
There
are interesting variations of the Satin Silk Saree that appeal to modern
tastes.
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the Satin Silk Saree with Batik and Block prints adorning the body of the
fabric. They are stylish and fashionable. They are very much suited for party
wear.
The
Designer Satin Silk Sari, adorned with elegant zari work and shining embroidery
has an elegant and opulent feel about it, making it apt for grand parties,
functions and social invites.
The Satin Silk Sari with colorful Bandhini prints, along with
embroidered mango buttis adorning the border, is awesome wear for weddings,
festivals, and college parties.
The Stylish Party Satin Silk Saree having block floral prints along
with kundan patchwork border and zari booties on the pallu or pallav is
bewitching and is very appropriate for corporate functions, big parties and
special occasions.
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