What is Kataan Silk?
- Kataan Silk fabric is made by twisting various pure silk filaments, which makes it sturdy and durable.
- It is handwoven using silk warp and weft.
- Kataan is a luxurious and extremely versatile fabric.
Types of Kataan Fabric
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Kataan Brocade |
Made with gold buttis and crosswise threads |
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Kataan Butidar |
Made with only gold buttis on fabric and with mixed fabrics. |
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Kataan Butidar Paga |
Made with crosswise threads on a loom and gold butti work. |
History
- The origin of Kataan fabric goes back to Persia and women from Mughal Empire wear luxuriously designed clothes using Kataan Silk fabric.
- Nur Jahan Begum always resembled for designing and popularizing new fashion and designs using Kataan Silk fabric.
What Makes it Stand Out
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Comfortable |
Kataan silk is a very comfy fabric and can be worn on hot days. |
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Lightweight |
It is a delicate and soft fabric. |
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Lustrous |
Kataan fabric is a luxurious fabric with shine and indicated embroidery. |
Application & Usage
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Clothing |
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Accessories |
Handbag, clutch, etc. |
New Age Innovations
- Nowadays, some of the most widely used forms of Kataan silk include the following:
- Kataan Jal Set: Also known as Jangla, this type has floral motifs or patterns all over the fabric.
- Kataan Buti Zari Resham: Kataan Butidar has now created Kataan Buti Zari Resham, which is the same fabric with a few style innovations to give it a more modern look.
- These innovations are mostly aesthetic and can vary from garment to garment.
- Other popular variants used these days are Kataan stripes and checks, which have been seen recently on the runway.
Care Instructions
- Simple wash in cold water with mild detergent.
- Do not dry fabric in direct sunlight to avoid fading of the fabric.
- Iron using a cotton cloth over it.
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