brocade textile...

Extreme softness vivid colours and translucent texture characterises the silk weaving of India . Varanasi , centre silk weaving center is famous not only for its brocade or kinkab (superb weaving in gold and silver), but also for the wide variety of techniques and styles. The brocades are distinguished by apt poetic names like chand tara (moon and stars), dhupchhaon (sunshine and shade), mazchar (ripples of silver), morgala (peacock's neck), bulbul chasm (nightingale's eyes). Varanasi is also famous for tanchoi saree which resembles a fine miniature. Its origin can be traced to three Indian Parsi brothers by the name of Choi. In tanchoi sarees the designs are alway floral with interspersing of birds Mubrakpur, is one of the important silk weaving centres in the area. Jamdani or 'figured muslin' traditionally Woven in Dacca is now of speciality of Tada in Faizabad. the cotton fabric is brocaded with cotton and sometimes with zari threads. Each region has its typical technical skills and variations and the silk of Mysore, Kanchipuram, Murshidabad and Kashmir are as well known as the cotton sarees of Bengal or the cotton and silk maheshwaris of Madhya Pradesh

chinese brocade

Chinese Brocades
Chinese Silk/Rayon Brocade
The perfect fabrics for unique and luxurious looks. The feel is also amazingly soft and comforting to the skin. The fabrics are much brighter and luminous than what appears on your computer screen.
These fabrics can be used to make traditional "cheung sam" or integrated into modern vests, skirts, jackets patterns or pillows/cushions for the home to give simple designs an exotic flair.
Price: $19.95/yd
Made with 20% silk and 80% rayon - 29" width

 Brocade fabrics have been used in the production of garments, handbags, scarves, purses, small handbag accessories, curtains, slippers and shoes. It has also been used as covers for many products.  Pure silk fabrics have mainly been used in the production of silk scarves, shawls, women's garments, especially summer and evening dress, underwear and bridal wear.

Uses of brocade in garments

Brocade is a fabric woven with an elaborate raised design, often using gold or silver threads. Extra care taken when laundering the garments will protect the longer floating threads that form the design and give it its lovely finish.
First, read the garment label. Some brocades can be hand washed, other must be dry cleaned. Hand wash in cool water using a mild detergent. Never scrub vigorously or wring the garment.
To prevent snags or pulls that could happen in the dryer, dry brocade garments flat. To prevent crushing or flattening the design, always iron on the wrong side of the fabric. Use a press cloth or unprinted woven cotton towel between the iron and the fabric.

Brocade used in bollywood

Brocade is basically used to make a heavy look in sarees.....Manish malhotra mainly use these .It was used in may hit movies like devdas.....it is mainly used in banarasi sarees to look heavy,elegant and high clas...it is very expensive.mainly in marriage or any classic function its is considered as most elegant dressing.it is famous since early times.it is always in fashion.

visit to pantaloons...

we just visited tilak nagar pantaloons outlet ....for window shopping....... we found that clothes wre nt properly manage...... some clothes were fading there colours.......some were torn..................and cant say that clothes were in fashion................