Is silk a good material for dresses?

Silk is a natural fiber renowned for its lustre, strength and durability, and has a long history of trading worldwide. Silk is synonymous with luxury due to its high cost, softness and elegant appearance, and is a popular fabric in high-end fashion and haute couture designs.

What are silk dresses made of?

Silk is a natural fibre produced by insects as a material for nests and cocoons. Various types of insects produce silk, including silk moths, beetles, bees, bumblebees, wasps, and weaver ants.

Is silk long lasting?

There's a reason good quality silk can last a lifetime. For such thin and light fabrics, silk is very durable. Silk threads are four times stronger than steel threads of the same thickness. Hundreds of years ago, the Mongols also made armour from silk.

Which silk is best for a dress?

Silk satin has the upper hand and is a popular choice for dresses to add elegance and charm. Made of coarse and short fibre, it is firm to the touch, lightweight and airy.

Buy Lucknow Chikankari Hand Embroidered Kota Doria Cotton Kurti Material at iTokri.com

Shipping	Ready stock. It can be delivered within 3-5 days. Returns accepted
Size	Length - 2.9 metres, Width - 108 centimetres.
Weight	300 grams (approximately).
Material	Intricate and artfully done lucknowi chikankari hand embroidered kota doria cotton kurti material. Chikankari is a traditional textile decorative from Lucknow. It is very delicate and intricate hand embroidery work where thread is embroidered on cool, pastel shades of light cotton garments. Kota doria is an age-old Indian textile produced in the Kota district of Rajasthan. The Doria or the threads are finely interweaves to make the check patterns. Its lightweight and sheer texture giving an exquisite grace and elegance of its own.
Care	Gentle hand wash separately in cold water with mild/liquid detergents, excess natural colours may bleed when washed for the first time. Avoid soaking for too long.
Colour	Slight difference in color from the visible product image is possible. Read more.
Brand	Dastkar - Selected Craftspeople From a large canvas of artisans across India, Dastkar partners to brings selected crafts-persons online on iTokri. Dastkar works with rural men and women to create indigenous crafts, the skills of which have been passed generation-to-generation. Dastkar, also a 'mela' expert, has been organizing crafts fairs across the country since two decades giving international exposure to artisans and beautiful handcrafted bliss to craft-lovers!! We at iTokri, love them for what they do!!

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Country of Origin	India
Generic Name	dress materials