Jun 3 Muga Silk: An Alternative to Gold Zari
Style and modern trends does not mean shunning the time tested traditional fashion signatures and comforts. Silk is one such fabric and particularly Indian silk has its own unique place at home and abroad. If silk is considered a beauty enhancer to the wearer, Muga-the zari- further shows up an elegant look. Traditionally zari in gold and silver is highly adored by women as it is presented not only as a grand looking border, but also as a jewelry on fabric throughout the sari that wrapped over the cupid curves of a stylish chic.
Designer Gaurav Gupta prefers muga for its grand looks and great feel of touch to the wearer. He feels muga comes first in the list of several kinds of silks. He opines showing up the Indian traditional grandeur intertwined with globalization hues and patterns is possible with muga silk. Though muga is initially used for borders, its use is just like running the serial jewelry across the entire dress, according to Gupta.
Silk enhances style quotient
A stylish women executive going to office or a homemaker or a top model need designer wear or fashion accessories like handbag, stilettoes, jewelry, etc. In most of the fashion wears, Muga fits and gives a grand look. .
M V Gopinathan, Designer and owner of a silk weaving unit in Bangalore says, Muga became a synonym for comfort, elegance and durability. The pride of Assam, muga shines well in decorative items and fashion accessories as well. Celebrities to models who want to leave an ever lasting impression among audience adore muga for its richness.
Brilliance bash on every wash
The brilliance of muga increases and it shines more and more wash by wash. This particular quality makes it a top choice for famous designers. Muga is no more confined to feminine zone. Even gents are feeling the comfort of muga and started wearing it. Picking up these cues designers are using muga in the dresses of gents as well. When people are used to use denims solely for the purpose of washing convenience, the same logic makes them to go after muga
Gold glitter for silk price
If appearance, style, texture are attractive, usually the price will be dear in most of the purchases. It is not he case with muga silk. Its expensiveness is comparable to any other pure silk. In fact you need to compare it with gold as the muga zari matches with gold zari in all respects, but costs a fraction of the cost of gold. When you order for gold zari sari, the chances of getting exact value for your money depends on the trust you have on the vendor or weaver. But when you are buying muga, the chances of getting duped are less.
"Silk Board is encouraging the use of muga as it is all natural and pure silk unique to India. One will identify herself with the golden thread of Assam. Even on cost front it is just a premium silk but give an appearance of gold for a fraction of its price. You are also sure of getting silk for silk's price not inferior gold for pure gold's price, when you go for gold zari, says M N Ramesha, editor of Indian Silk, a monthly official magazine of the Silk Board of India
Become a stylish chic in Muga silk
Once you invest in muga, the zari in your sari or designer dress becomes an asset for you that increases your charm whenever you wear it. The pride of India becomes your style of expression. To feel a festive look, to make a special appearance in a function or to astonish audience on a ramp, muga fits all ages and all tastes.
