Chanderi

Originally, Chanderi fabric was woven with handspun cotton yarn which was as fine as 300 counts, making the fabric as famous as the Muslins of Dhaka. The fine count cotton for Chanderi was extracted from a special root called the Kolikanda. Light yet strong, it gave the fabric a glossy finish. They are named after their birthplace, the town of Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh, these sarees have been a favourite with women of all classes. And why not, the glossy texture, the light weight and the richness of the fabric are enough to enchant anyone. And any woman who loves handloom weaves is sure to have a few Chanderi sarees in her collection.

The three most popular fabrics used to weave a Chanderi saree are pure silk, cotton and silk cotton.