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Dupion Silk - Fabriclore

Dupion Silk

What is Dupion Silk fabric?  Silk dupion is a pure silk fabric, also known as Dupion. It is made by using thin warp thread that produces a tightly woven fabric with a plain weave.  The fabric has ...

Maheshwari Silk - Fabriclore

Maheshwari Silk

What is Maheshwari Silk?  Maheshwari silk fabric is a combination of silk and cotton fibers woven with zari in various designs.  The designs on Maheshwari fabric include floral patterns, stripes, ...

Cotton Silk - Fabriclore

Cotton Silk

What is Cotton Silk? Cotton Silk fabric is a hybrid kind of fabric that is made from cotton and silk.  Even though it does not belong to any particular fabric culture, it is still widely accepted ...

Brocade Fabric - Fabriclore

Brocade Fabric

What is Brocade?  Brocade is a patterned fabric specifically made for ornamental outfits. It has a huge history of uses in different cultures. Earlier brocade was made purely with silk but now it ...

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Mashru Fabric - Fabriclore

Mashru Fabric

What is Mashru?  Mashru Fabric is a handwoven textile made with combining cotton and silk.  The term ‘Mashru’ means ‘Permitted’ in Arabic and ‘Mixed’ in Sanskrit. It has characteristics like fine ...

Banarasi Fabric

Banarasi Fabric

What is Banarasi Fabric?  Banarasi silk fabric is a fine quality silk variant originating from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Banarasi silk has its roots deep in the rich history of India.  Saree woven ...

Muga Silk - Fabriclore

Muga Silk

What is Muga Silk?  One of the rarest silk in the world is Muga silk originated from Assam.  The fact that makes it distinct from other silk fabrics is its golden yellow color.  So does the name o...

Organza Fabric - Fabriclore

Organza Fabric

What is Organza Fabric?  Organza is a crisp and lightweight fabric, traditionally made from silk.  Nowadays it is made by combining natural as well synthetic fibers.  It is a great choice for drap...

Tussar Silk - Fabriclore

Tussar Silk

What is Tussar Silk Fabric?  Tussar silk is a type of wild silk, which is made from silkworms that feed on plants like asan and Arjun. It is famous and valued for its natural golden color. The mai...

Raw Silk Fabric - Fabriclore

Raw Silk Fabric

What is Raw Silk?  Raw silk fabric is also known as “Sericin”. It is a smooth and delicate form of fabric that can easily be woven into different types of fabric.  It is a type of silk fabric only...