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Rajasthani cotton is known for its soft and smooth texture and one that allows for a wide range of vibrant and soft colours in organic and man-made dyes. While its handlooms display the fine quality of weaving like seen in the Kota Doria, the traditional printing techniques like the Bagru & Dabu have been used to create sensational designs and patterns of modern taste, with the cotton and sico fabrics affording a good canvas for the display of such fine work.

Well apart from the exceptional fabric weaves of the Kota Doria and Masuria silks, which make use of the traditional printing techniques of Bagru and Dabu, and also rapid block printing, use has been made of ethnic methods of Bandhani, Leheria, Shibori, Sanganer Block, Balotra rapid dye, pigment printing, Batik etc. What gets created is a panorama of floral designs, geometric shapes, abstract prints etc. that make the Rajasthani sarees canvases of freshness in creativity.

Rajasthani Net Sarees are made from a blend of silk and cotton in different proportions. Popular amongst all sections of society for their fine transparent weave, attractive designs and beautiful borders, these sarees give that captivating, womanly look that the wearer desires. Bewitching block prints of geometrical shapes and batik floral designs adorn the saree beautifully. Hand-made designs on the saree also make it look very appealing. The Rajasthani Net sarees are light, airy, comfortable and very colourful.

The net saree being a fine weave, it makes it easier to incorporate fine designs and patterns within the weave by using the jacquard arrangement on the regular loom. This has brought about very many inspiring creations. Lovely flowery scapes in jacquard combine well with enchanting bootis on the pallu, and the patch borders with Bagru or Dabu prints or the plain multi-colour or zari borders sensationalize the Rajasthani Net saree.

• Sarees designed in bright colors and multi-colored fabrics, Rajasthani fabrics seem extremely rich in display.
• They seem perfect for all occassions, be it a daily casual wear or a Royal wedding.
• They are made with cotton, silk, wool, to create an eye-catching design.
• They come with attractive patterns like Bandhani, Lehariya, etc. using block prints to create a beautiful design.
• Depending on the place of origin like Udaipur, Pali, Jaipur, the color variations and design set-up differs from place to place.
• Extremely light in weight, they are easy to maintain and the colors used do not fade easily.

• 1.Rajasthani Kota sarees - one of the most popular saree varieties in the market it generally makes use of floral prints spread over the body with a zari border, apart from the naturally formed ‘Khats’ or squares formed in the weave itself. Light in weight, translucent, it comes in bright radiant colors. e.g. orange
• 2.Leheriya sarees – Popular for the universally liked wavy designs from end to end, Leheriya is greatly in demand with Gota pattis on the border. It comes out best in chiffon fabrics.
• 3.Rajasthani Print sarees – Generally of light material like chiffon, the sarees carry exquisite designs like Bandhani patterns in lovely color combinations. Accessories are minimal to showcase the lovely bold look.
• 4.Gota Patti sarees - One of the favourites this designer saree is created with lehariya work and a glamorous border with Gota Patti work. This design has small Gota motifs embellished all over the body. It is paired with a colored blouse and silver accessories to give the full-fledged Rajasthani look. This royal saree is the best for any Rajasthani wedding. Chiffon material is used to give the best look.

Unnati Silks has an acknowledged presence in handlooms since 1980 and has a beautiful and varied collection of Rajasthani sarees, available online as well as at stores in Hyderabad.

Unnati Silks has a fine collection of Rajasthani Kota cotton and sico sarees to buy online, with novel designer and floral prints in earthy hues and dark shades. Multi-colour bagru printed, floral dabu prints on the borders, block printed floral and mango bootis, large leaf buttis on the saree body and fresh never-before –seen flowery scapes on the designer pallu are what make the Unnati Silk Rajasthani cotton and sico sarees unique. There are others where the use of Stripes pattern in dual colours with zari borders, designer sarees with stripes and mango bootis in new geometrical arrangements is made.

• You have extremely soothing deep colours of the Rajasthani Net sari with floral patola weaving and zari all over, accompanied by multi-colour design borders running parallel to an outer broad golden border. The pallu could have a banarasi patch border with designer patola weaving or there could be floral designer prints on it. A grand saree it would be apt for weddings and parties.
• Half half sarees with one half in ethereal net with floral thread work bootis and the other half in art silk with self-colour block prints with fancy embroidery patch work border all over. This extremely gorgeous piece would suit as fashion wear for any important occasion like weddings, parties, social occasions.
• There are many jacquard pattern creations with stripes design and floral or mango bootis that are bewitching. Then there are light sarees with wide dark borders and dark motifs. You also have dark sarees with light borders and designer patch borders.