“Chiffon” is French for “rag”, but in the twist of paradox it could also mean one of the garments with the most élan on the globe. As it turns out, chiffon may constitute one of the most exotic and revered apparel ever, the sari.
Made of a light diaphanous fabric of silk or nylon called chiffon, chiffon sarees are translucent gossamer bliss. Featuring very fine, tightly twisted yarns, these tightly twisted yarns could be either in the filling or the warp or both.
Under a magnifying glass, the sheer, lightweight fabric of chiffon sarees resembles a fine net or mesh, hence the translucent properties.
Chiffon sarees are one of the most common uses of the fabric, which can be used to produce blouses, ribbons, scarves and lingerie.
Bandhini prints, which are based on ancient regional Indian designs, artfully embellish chiffon sarees.
Many times it would entail resham embroidery as added bedizenment, apart from long-standing favorites like zardosi embroidery. |
