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- The largest variety by any stretch of the imagination.
- Absolutely and incredibly authentic stuff from master craftsmen.
- 'Exclusive' sarees that cannot be found anywhere else in the online market.
- Different varieties of sarees sourced from different states - all in one site.
- Every colour, every fabric, every kind of work, every style available.
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- Assam is one of the seven sisters of the North East India. The Muga of Assam to the world is the golden silk fiber for which Assam is famous. One can see the silk begin its journey from the cocoon stage, to its unraveling and then to the loom to finally emerge as a assam saris. Women wear assam saree on festive occasions. For the shopping of assam sari utsavfashion gives you the latest range from the assam saree sari, assam saree sari for online shopping of indian sarees from assam, learn more about assam sarees and sarees manufactured in assam.
- Muga silk is sumptuous royal, heavenly; it is exotic, erotic and sensual. But most of all, it is simply sheer beauty with ample strength and durability. Besides this, muga is washable at home and is free from the dry-cleaning hassles, unlike other silk fabrics. The muga silk filament due to less porosity cannot be bleached and hence cannot be dyed. All that glitters is not Gold but all that is golden and shimmering is muga silk. The qualities of muga are unrivalled by any other fiber or fabric, and any comparison to muga is flattering to the compared.
- Handloom weaving is Assam's largest and oldest industry. Weaving has been a way of life in Assam since time immemorial. Tradition has it that the skill to weave was the primary qualification of a young girl for her eligibility for marriage. A soldier was sent off for battle with a dress material made overnight. And one that was considered as important as his weapon. This perhaps explains why Assam has largest concentration of handlooms and weavers in the country. Handloom of Assam is not confined to a particular group of people or to a particular region. Assam was one of the first places where the practice of rearing silkworms and using heir thread came into vogue. The practice is one that has survived the downfall of the Assam Raj and the alterations in the economic conditions of the people that is entailed, and in spite of the attraction of imported silk and cotton.
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- Muga silk 'Mekhala Chador' is still the national dress of Assamese and forms the common costume of the woven of the Assam valley. Weaving has been in Assam an age old affair descending down from generation to generation through the pathway of centuries old history. Assamese literature and scriptures bear ample testimony to this.
- Assam is famous for modernity appealing sarees and its end, muga and paat silks exemplary saree collection. Intricately weaved muga and paat sarees and mekhela chaddars (local costume) are available at most garment shops. However it is better to buy these from a government emporium. Pragjyotika and Purbashree are reliable emporia. Assam is also known for its cane and bamboo products. Assamese craftsmen pro duce beautiful cane and bamboo furniture, decorative items and jewellery. Small, delicately crafted cane and bamboo earrings, necklaces and bangles, make unique gifts. The main shopping centers are Fancy Bazaar, Paltan Bazaar and Pan Bazaar. Most government emporia are located in the Pan Bazaar and Ambari area.
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Fine work.By Abbey from Austria on 2/1/2012 10:10:58 AM
Bottom Line : Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments : I have received my order and I want to thank you for being so patient and putting order together in a very nice fashion. saree and blouses are done perfectly, as well. Thank you i will most definitely be ordering again in the future.
Attractive color.By Tanu from Turkey on 2/1/2012 10:20:30 AM
Bottom Line : Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments : Finally I received my saree on Monday. Its very nice and how I wanted, thank you so much. I like your all ladies wear collections. I will see you soon.
Classy saree.By Radinka from Romania on 2/1/2012 10:12:27 AM
Bottom Line : Hi, I received the saree that I ordered, it is just awesome, loved it. I really liked the saree and its the same as seen on the net. Its really awesome and looking beautiful. Thanks for your fantastic service. Wish to make more purchases from your great collections.
Absolutely GorgeousBy Allie from U.S on 2/1/2012 12:53:19 PM
Bottom Line : Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments : Item is absolutely gorgeous and your service was very efficient. I will be back and thank you.