MATERIALS

COTTON

100 % cotton fabric is a Natural product only consisting of cellulosic fibers. It Is biodegradable and can withstand as many washes in its life time as it needs to.
Cotton is the most popular fabric used to make home furnishings and for good reasons. Cotton fabric is very matte and does not shine under light.

Long before Dhaka muslin was draped over aristocratic women in Europe, it was sold across the globe. It was popular with the Ancient Greeks and Romans, and muslin from India is mentioned in the book The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, authored by anonymous Egyptian merchant around 2000 years ago.
Muslin is a loosely woven cotton fabric. It’s made using the plain weave technique, which means that a single weft thread alternates over and under a single warp thread.

Throughout the Mughal reign in India, admiration of Chanderi fabric achieved great height and was the most demanded choice among queens.
However, the evolution of fabric started during the 1890s when the weavers residing in Chanderi which is situated in Madhya Pradesh replaced handspun yarn with mill-made yarn.

Chanderi fabric is one of the best known handlooms in India.
Chanderi fabric is light-weight, has glossy transparency and has a sheer texture. It is due to the use of one quality of yarn.
Rather than outfits, chanderi fabric is also used to design curtains and pillows.

The translucent-nature of Chanderi fabric needs special care.

In case you are washing it in a machine then wash the fabric with cold water and mild detergent.
Do not dry the fabric under direct sunlight.
Do not iron on high heat.