Pattu are the silk sarees
originating in southern states of India. So, pattu is Indian silk which shines
in its full glory all over the world. Archaeological discoveries have unearthed
several artefacts to prove that sericulture existed in ancient India as well.
And Indian pattu sarees have existed since that time as well. The draping style
has evolved over the eras, generations and years but the fabrics, especially
the silk has existed and have been quite commonly used in India since time
immemorial. Though it comes second in its production preceded only by China but
it is still the largest consumer of this fabric. It is said to be sacred fabric
thus worn on every auspicious occasion like religious festivals, weddings etc.
Indian pattu sarees are best
recognised as bridal wear in south Indian states. The original pattu sarees are
valued not only for their heavy work and great craftsmanship but also for their
traditional significance. They are often heirlooms passed from a generation to
another, and preserved as a prized possession. Over years fashion came and
went, trends came and influenced the traditional designs but Indian pattu
sarees still have successfully retained their serenity which embodies the
age-old tradition.
Though these sarees originated in
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh, but today it is favourite of
women within as well as beyond the geographical boundaries of India. Most
commonly known pattu saree is manufactured in Kanchipuram- the temple city and
known as Kanchipuram or Kanjivaram pattu. They are not only the most popular
one but also regarded as superior over other varieties. The stock motifs used
in Kanchipuram silk sarees are temple, flowers, stripes, checks and mangoes.
Kanchipuram pattu comes in all price ranges but purest form which maintains the
ratio of silk and zari thread with intricate and delicate designs can cost up
to some lakhs.
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| Traditional Indian Pata silk sarees available online |
A new variety has been added to
Indian pattu sarees and it is called Samudrika Pattu. This saree is woven in
Kanchipuram silk. The name originates from the Vedic term Samudrika Lakshanam
which are the features that a beautiful women is endowed with. Similarly,
Samudrika pattu is Sarva Lakshana Pattu or is woven with all the main
characteristics of pattu saree.
It is true that the demand for
georgette or net sarees are high on demand. But the demand for traditional
Indian pattu sarees are not dependent on market. There has been a perennial
demand for these sarees. The fact that online stores have huge stock of these
sarees testify that women of all age group like these sarees. While the
designer modern sarees embody fashion, the silk sarees stand for our age old
traditions, heritage and customs. These sites have section which enables
visitors to place order from anywhere to be shipped anywhere and make payment
in any currency. This clearly shows how popular and on demand these sarees are
all over the world. No matter if you are in US, UK, any African country or Middle
East countries, if you need Indian pattu sarees, you can always get them in
merely one fortnight.
However, choice of site to buy them
can be trickier than you thought. You can always consult feedback section or
online reviews to know about the online shop your choice, but to place safest
bait, you can go for government aided cooperative websites or sites of renowned
stores like Pothys, Nalli, The Chennai Silk etc. This way you will not only get
exclusive Indian pattu sarees but also can rest assured of the quality of the
saree you bought. Price may seem to be higher than other sites, but it is the
cost you will pay for the peace of mind about getting genuine product.
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