Wednesday, March 19th, 2025

This silk saree is made from 1 lakh lotus flowers, it gives a feeling of coolness in summer and warmth in winter


Which girl does not like to wear a saree? Saree is such a part of Indian attire that everyone likes. That is why there is a demand for different types of sarees for every special occasion. But, the craze for silk sarees is different. Now you must be knowing about many sarees like Kanjeevaram, Banarasi silk, but do you know the specialty of Lotus Silk or have you ever worn it?

This saree made of one lakh lotus flowers is so special that wearing it in summer gives a feeling of cold and in winter it gives a feeling of warmth. The process of making it is also quite complicated and hence it is ready within a year. You will be surprised to know its speciality. (Photo courtesy: istock/pixabay)

​​It is prepared from the fibers of lotus flower

​Lotus flower fibers are used to make this lotus fabric saree. Fabric is made by collecting fibers from about 1 lakh lotus flowers and then a lotus silk saree is made from it. However, this saree is made of only 50 percent lotus fabric because other silks are also mixed in it.

How is Lotus Silk made?

How is Lotus Silk made?

To make the fabric, first the stem of the lotus flower is broken from the middle and then it is pulled slowly. Due to which its fibers become visible and then once it is twisted, one end is pressed with the finger and pulled from the other side. Due to which the fibers become quite big. Which are rolled together with the help of hands and given the form of thread.

After the plain saree is ready, painting or design is made

After the plain saree is ready, painting or design is made

It takes a lot of time to make this saree, that is why its price is also high. First, collecting lotus flowers and extracting their fibers and then making fabric from it takes a lot of time. In such a situation, first two to three artisans do this work.

Along with this, by mixing other silks in the fabric, a plain saree is prepared first and then paintings or designs are made on it. In such a situation, it takes 1 year to prepare one saree.

These sarees are light and comfortable

These sarees are light and comfortable

Lotus silk sarees not only look very cute and beautiful, but their weight is between 120 to 150 grams. In such a situation, it becomes easy for any woman to carry these light sarees. Especially when they feel cool in summer and warm in winter. Due to which they can be worn in any season.

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