Tussar Silk- Indigenous Indian arts

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Unnati Silks Tussar Silk Sarees online Shopping One of the best, finest and versatile versions of Silk is Tussar Silk. Sarees are indigenous Indian arts. Today, they are eye candying the international markets towards their beauty. One of the world’s finest and versatile fabrics is Silk. It is an impeccable spectrum with sumptuous texture and softness’s. There are different types of silk varieties worldwide. Among all, the one and only best silk variety is Tussar Silk.

Tussar or Tussah or Tusser or Tushar or Tassar is also known as Kosa silk (Sanskrit name), is a light and airy, porous and breathable fabric with rich coarse textures, delicate and stiff in nature. It is also called as ‘wild silk’ as it breeds on local trees. Tussar fabrics have a moisturizing ability that makes them to be cool in summer and hot in winters. With their immense beauty and grace, they became very special attires of world. Tussar fabrics are produced majorly from Jharkhand state of India. It is highly valued for its natural Gold hues, which it inherits from the Antheria Paphia, Antheria Milita, and Antheria Proylei.


There is no particular evidence found about the origin and history of Tussar silk. However, borrowing from raw silk’s history, it is said that Tussar silk was discovered in medieval times. It is produced from the larvae stage of several silk worms of local trees like Sal, Arjun and Saja. Tussar weaving is a rural art where the women of rural and tribal areas were trained in weaving fabrics. Due to rapid changes in today’s electronic world, Tussar also started using mechanization. Usually, making of one Tussar silk saree takes approximately three working days according to designs and hues. Weaving undergoes either of following two steps; one is women workers start weaving silk threads from cocoons. Then the obtained threads were warped and wafted by workers, later dipped into natural or vegetable dyes. Another way of extracting silk from cocoons is, weavers boil the cocoons along with larvae. Then, larvae come out from cocoon and then the weavers starts extracting silk threads. The obtained silk is called as non-violent silk. Handloom Tussar silk sarees are known for their unique weavings and intricate motifs. Bhag, Bagru and Dabu block prints enhances the beauty. West Bengal kantha embroideries are very famous and look good on Tussar Sarees. The basic motifs like flowers, animals, birds, fruits, leaves, trees and other geometrical and human postures are flourished on Tussar silk sarees to gain the hearts of viewers. Other embroidery adornments like stones, pearls, beads, kundans are extracting the Tussar’s richness. As to prevent stains and colour changings and to maintain Tussar’s freshness, ironing and dry cleaning are the best tips. Tussar has released its versions like Katia, Gicha, Thigh reeled and Machine reeled. Tussar Gicha and Mulberry Gicha are latest versions of Tussar.


Tussar silk sarees are best suitable for casual, classical and corporate purposes, as they are light in weight and comfortable. Designer Tussar sarees with heavy embroidery works are apt for functions, grand parties, weddings and bridal ceremonies. Unquestionably, Tussar silk is an unbeatable creation of India. Unnati silks, the largest ethnic online Indian shop offers exquisite designer Tussar Silk saris for online sale. Our Online shopping store has the widest range of rich Indian Sarees and Salwar kameez. At Unnati Silks, you can buy unique, exclusive collection at affordable price. Unnati has a unique range of fusion salwar kameez where trending designs, patterns and colors have been incorporated in traditional styles of fabric manufacturers, and available in retail and wholesale. You can purchase online at Unnati silks and the products will be dispatched within 24 working hours of placing the order. We have free shipping and Cash on Delivery (COD) facility for Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Ernakulum, Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Patna, Jaipur and many other Indian cities. We also do Worldwide express shipping to countries like Australia, United States Of America(USA), United Kingdom (UK), United Arab Emirates(UAE), Australia, United States of America (USA), Adelaide, Black Town, Brisbane, Gold coast, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Barking, Birmingham, Leicester, London, Manchester, Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mauritius, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, South America, Sri Lanka and Sweden.


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