Graceful Chanderi Punjabi Suits

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Chanderi, is in Ashoknagar district of Madhya Pradesh (MP). It is known for its Chanderi Sarees, which are sheer in quality, fine in texture and are a marvellous work in art and design. A weaving art since royal times, the hand woven Chanderi Saree extracts a lot of patience, dedication and craftsmanship in its making. Today it is also woven on modern looms but the difference in quality is visible.

Enhancing the beauty of the Chanderi saree is the ‘Butti’ or motif, which is an interlaced, hand-woven, shape, consisting of gold, silver or copper coated threads. The Asharfi Butti, or Gold Coin shaped Butti has been a popular choice since earlier times, though the pure gold or silver used in its making has given way to tested Zari, which is woven from synthetic yarn by needles of different sizes. The bigger version of the ‘Butti’ is popularly known as ‘Butta’.

A major difference in the making methods is that the ‘Buttis’ of hand-woven Chanderi sarees, retain their shape and appearance throughout the life of the fabric, with no thread coming out from the ‘Butti’ structure. The same cannot be said ...
... for the one woven from synthetic yarn, which tends to lose the initial shape and appearance after some time. This, despite the good care, that is expected to be taken, for this delicate fabric in both cases.

Chanderi Sarees can have either silk or cotton as the base fabric. Brilliant floral designs or batik, adorn the cotton version of the saree, while the silk saree has zari brocades with embroidery of different patterns as Zari Zardosi, Ari,Gota,Chikan, to name a few. Buttis once only hand-woven on the fabric, have been replaced by gold-printed ‘Butti’prints on the silk fabric body. The elegance, and the grandeur that the Chanderi Saree lends to the wearer, makes it ideal for special occasions, marriages or social functions. It could also serve as corporate-wear.

The yellow and peach pink colour chanderi silk Punjabi suit is a stunner. The kameez has chanderi checks with orange fancy block prints and the pink cotton salwar has maroon floral block print on it. The dual colour chiffon chunni in peach pink and yellow has beautiful floral prints on it. This mesmerising salwar kamiz would do for any special occasion such as weddings, parties, social events, festivals.
The bluish green color salwar suit is suitable to any person that will help the wearer. The chanderi salwar has multicolour horizontal stripes all over and on the kamiz.
The pink chanderi cotton embroidery Punjabi suit has pink Phulkari work and multi-colour floral embroidery buttis with embroidery border. The plain pink cotton salwar and the pink floral embroidery pure chiffon dupatta complete a rosy pleasing pink picture. This salwar kameez of allure would suit almost any occasion.
The pinkish chanderi embroidery salwar kameez with multi color geometrical designs on it. The chunni has got contrasting color.
Modern women prefer wearing salwar kameez and sarees are kept aside for special occasions. The chanderi cotton salwar can be created on various fabrics like cotton, silk, chiffon, synthetic, crepe, georgette and supernet. Beautiful floral painting designs on handloom cotton chudidhars are refreshing. And these are apt to wear on daily casual, college, corporate office and evening times. There is a lot of variation in the dressing styles and designing when compared to the past. The chanderi dress material supernet is wonderful. These are fine to wear on corporate meetings, traditional college parties, and festival occasions.