In our constant urge to push our creative boundaries , we create some of the most exquisite pieces – our signature Aavaranaas. This Mila is one such. A traditiona pure handloom kanchipiram silk in cream with chettinad checks in purple and lilac selvedge, a lilac pure zari striped woven palluand a lilac blouse piece with a contemporary handprinted maple leaf printed on its body. We imagined this to the defining drape for the modern Aavaranaa woman and thats exactly what it turned out to be.
Care Instructions
Silk is made from the cocoon of silk worms. India has a rich heritage of silk weaving. Apart from Mulberry silk, India is known for producing tussar, muga and ahimsa silks. Some of these are wild and some of these are farmed commercially. Each of these silks has its own property when it comes to sheen, shine and wear. Being a natural fabric, silk does shed, wear and tear with age. However, caring for them ensures they have a long life. Silk Care & Wash
# We recommend air drying silks after every use. Silks do not require washing after every wear unless soiled.
# We recommend giving our sarees for dry cleaning for the first few washes.
# Silk sarees can be washed at home using a gentle detergent or soap nuts. Avoid soaking & scrubbing these fabrics. Any stains should be dry cleaned.
# Avoid tumble dry and instead line dry away from direct sunlight.
# Silk sarees should be regularly worn to avoid fraying. If kept in humid or dry spaces for long without wear, silks are likely to deteriorate. So wear your sarees well.
# If you are unable to wear them regularly, remove them and change folds from time to time. We do not recommend hanging them. If stacked, ensure there isn’t too much weight on the sarees.
# Avoid using naphthalene balls or other chemicals while storing silks. Heavy silks may be stores in muslin bags.
# If you can, roll them on wooden rods to store them wrinkle free. However, gentle folding works well too.
Hand prints
Print medium has been one of our favourite way to embelish sarees & yardages. Over the years we have dabbled in bagh, bagru, dabu, ajrak, sanganeri, discharge & screen prints. We have consciously worked with various hand-printed forms and we particularly love block prints. We work with both traditional motifs as well as contemporary prints. For instance, with our Mila range of silk and Madras Margarita, we have experimented a fair bit with new age florals. We also like to revisit traditional bagru & dabu prints on our kotas and enhance them with our surface embelishments. Hand-prints are mixed with applique, embroidery & cutwork to further enhance the designs.
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