India’s Famous Bangalore Silk

Bangalore Silk as the name suggests, comes from the city of Bangalore or Bengaluru in Karnataka. It is known the world over for its subtlety and simplicity, purity and unique texture. It is one of the relatively newer forms of silk in the country, although it has undergone its share of reinventions in the industry.

Old Rose and Teal Blue Pure Bangalore Silk Handloom SareeThe history of Bangalore silk can be traced back to 1898, when Jamshedji Tata set the wheels spinning in Bangalore to imbibe the advanced sericulture techniques he observed in Japan. Under the patronage of the then Dewan of Bangalore and with the partnership of the leading silk trading firm of that time, Tata brought about the Bangalore silk revolution. The scope for sericulture boomed under the guidance of Tata and his advisors from Japan. One of the reasons for the purity and exquisiteness of Bangalore silk is because of the meticulous, scientific approach taken towards its production. The first sarees produced in Bangalore silk were well received in the state and other parts of southern India. From thereon, the textile has gained worldwide recognition.

Bangalore silk sarees are known for their elaborate aesthetics. Embroidered Bangalore silk sarees are extremely popular because the intricate motifs tend to further enrich the luscious looks of this saree. Zari is the most popular choice for embellishing this saree. However, modern times have brought about more contemporary forms of embellishment such as beads, crystals and colored gemstones. For this reason, it is one of the preferred garments for large scale formal functions such as religious celebrations and weddings.

Dark Forest Green Pure Bangalore Handloom Silk SareeThe changes and reinventions in Bangalore silk over the years have been extremely significant. For instance, only dark colored sarees with zari embellishments on the pallu were produced earlier on. The need to please a wider audience on a global level has brought about changes like the production of light colored, dual toned and/or printed Bangalore silk sarees.

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