Excerpt:
The mother can never let go of her child, no matter how ready the child is to face the world. She begs life for just one more day of everything remaining the same before it changes forever. Each time she lifts the child, she asks for one more time. Each time she feeds the child, she asks for one more time. Each time she pats the child to sleep, she asks for one more time. And then when it is finally time to let go, she does it but with a burden in her heart - the burden of lightness that she will carry for the rest of her life. Somewhat like the burden of the cloud after it lets the raindrops fall.
This utterly elegant blue and white bhujodi saree is a sight to behold. It exudes a charm that is sure to captivate you!
The Kutch Bhujodi saree is a piece of art that is a must-have for every saree lover. The weavers of Bhujodi are one of the most ancient weaving communities in India and they are known to weave woollen and cotton fabrics with intricate designs and motifs. They have a signature weaving style that includes an extra weft. The community of weavers work together and take care of everything from preparation of the threads and dyeing to the weaving. Families work together as a unit and pass on the priceless knowledge and skills to the next generation of weavers. As it involves a lot of manual labour, it may take several weeks and even months to create a single saree. The distinct weaves and the unbelievably skilful craftsmanship give a unique distinction to a Bhujodi saree and the entire pain-staking process culminates in the creation of breathtaking, pure beauty.
Description:
The handloom cotton is a type of fabric that is woven using hand operated looms. Two sets of interlacing yarns, the warp (length) and weft (width), are woven on a mechanised loom operated by weavers. These looms do not use electricity. Human handling lends the fabrics a unique feel and renders the fabrics more value. The resultant fabric is softer, more durable and much more comfortable than machine-made fabrics. Handloom cotton is more breathable and thus feels lighter in summers and provides more insulation in winters. The dyeing process also becomes easier for handloom cotton as the colour penetration is substantially more. Hues are absorbed better thus look resplendent on handloom cotton.
The art of hand weaving is labour intensive and takes a longer time. But, the beauty it adds to the fabric is priceless. Choosing handloom cotton supports the rich weaving heritage of India and lets the weavers carry on the precious art-form to the future generations as well.
Wash Care: Dry Wash
Blouse Piece: Yes
Size: 47 inches in width
