Orchid Garden (Handloom Cotton Saree)

Handloom cotton rich fabric is woven using hand operated looms. The warp (length) and weft (width) are two sets of interlacing yarns woven by weavers on a mechanised loom that do not use electricity. Loom fabric as a result becomes soft, durable and provides more comfort in comparison to machine-made fabric. Loom fabric that is woven with love by someone, definitely gives you a unique feel. Most importantly, human handling lends the fabrics a unique feel and gives the fabrics greater value. Weaves of Assam represents the rich diversity of flora and fauna, this land is blessed with. Mishing barfi motif with flowers inscribed within it is one such representation of nature used by weavers while bringing their imagination into reality. A labour-intensive skill, the art of handweaving takes 20-25 days for a saree to be handwoven. Supporting handloom fabric supports our ancient heritage of rich weaving and encourages the weavers to continue practicing this precious art-form. Motifs: