Georgette- a crepe weave made using silk yarns is a popular fabric being used for all types of clothing. While pure georgette is made from silk, its economical variant known as faux-georgette which is woven from synthetic yarns has become equally popular due to its considerably low cost and striking similarly to its pure counterpart.
In India, georgette sarees are becoming increasingly popular with time. Being relatively new, this crinkled fabric has given a tough competition to traditional fabrics like cotton and silk which have been used for weaving drapes since centuries. So what makes these georgette sarees so popularly? The following points will explain that in detail-
- Light in weight
As compared to silk, brocade and jacquard which are dense weaves that make the saree heavy, georgette comes across a light weight version apt for casual as well as formal occasions. The crinkled texture of georgette tends to give these lightweight sarees a dressy appeal, thus balancing comfort and style beautifully.
- Dries quickly
With its peculiar combination of weft and warp weaves, georgette tends to dry very quickly. It therefore works as a good sweat absorber. For a tropical country like India where the climate is hot and humidmost of the times, georgette works as an easy breezy garment for outdoor wear even during summers.
- Easy to drape
Draping a saree can be a task especially when the fabric is not easily foldable. Georgette sarees are easy to pleat and are therefore a quick fix wardrobe for your parties as well as for everyday and office wear.
- Supports embellishments
Georgette sarees can hold fair amount of embroidery and embellishments. Thread work, appliqués, stone work, laced edges and to some extent bead work are some of the commonly used embellishments for plain and printed georgette sarees.
- Glamorous appeal
The flowing characteristic of georgette adds a modern and sensual appeal to the Indian sari. Also, georgette tends to cling to the body and therefore such sarees can magically make you look slimmer by inches!
- Easy to wash and maintain
It is easier to take care of your georgette saris as compared to your heavy silk drapes. Usually georgette saris do not have colour bleeds and are quite resistant to fading. Hence most of your georgette saris can be gently hand-washed at home with a mild detergent.
Having known so much about these versatile drapes, it does seem a smart move to stock your ethnic wardrobe with a couple of trendy georgette saris. You can also check out the latest styles of georgette sarees online to save your precious time and efforts and get the best of ethnic wear with just a few click and taps on your phone!
Author Bio:
Ritu is a creative and marketing communications specialist, a devout reader and a passionate writer, who successfully manages an operations role with the popular ecommerce business Saree.com. Ritu is a trained textiles and weaves' connoisseur and an expert Georgette Sarees. Currently, Ritu is closely observing and studying the Indian ethnic wear fashion and design segment, as she goes about creating stimulating written and graphic content.
