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Fabric Buying Guide

Handloom pure mul cotton saree with flower butti, a fabric that needs pre-washing before cutting

Fabric Shrinkage and Pre-Wash: What to Do Before You Cut

Natural fibres shrink on their first wash, so the wash...

Heavy faux georgette shaded saree with mirror work border, draped to show its fall

Georgette vs Chiffon Saree: Which One Actually Drapes and Pleats Better

Georgette holds crisp pleats through a long day while chiffon...

Maroon solid velvet fabric showing the dense pile of a heavier GSM cloth

GSM in Fabric: What Weight to Buy for Kurti, Blouse, Saree and Cushions

What GSM actually measures, the rough weight bands for kurtis,...

Light beige premium linen fabric folded to show its usable cutting width

Fabric Width Explained: 44 vs 58 vs 60 Inch and How Much Less You Need to Buy

Why fabric width changes how many metres you need, with...

Mustard beige linen dress material in 58 inch width, the fabric measured in the meterage charts

How Much Fabric Do You Need? Meterage Charts for Blouse, Kurti, Lehenga & Saree

Meterage charts for blouse, kurti, lehenga, saree and cushion covers...

Soft Lichi silk sarees in four shades, illustrating the range of saree fabrics compared in this guide

Types of Saree Fabric in India: 12 Fabrics Compared by Drape, Weight & Occasion

A practical comparison of twelve Indian saree fabrics by drape,...