Alankar: Churidar

Specially and thoughtfully selected for organic consumers

Well you don't have to necessarily wait for that next trip to India or wish you had an opportunity to shop in India if you have never been there! And what's more! If you are the type who cares for the environment and want to contribute to environmentally sustainable commerce, you are in the right blog!

Presenting "Made in India" products for a greener world!

Here are a few quality, handcrafted and handloom products from rural India mostly made from natural materials- cotton, silk, wood and coloured with vegetable/fruit based dyes.

When you buy these products you support fair trade and also help those rural artisans preserve those centuries of handed down traditions of handwork and skills. Not only do we help them generate income, but also sustain these traditions of handwork that's really part of their culture.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Cotton Mangalgiri Churidar

Cotton Mangalgiri Churidar
Lightest, airy mangalgiri pure handloom cotton is used to tailor this classic Indian style pants. Churidars are characterized by the fitted gathering of extra fabric along the lower portion of the legs which loosens into a relaxed drawstring waist. Traditionally worn with a kurta or kameez which is a tunic-style top, churidars are a fantastic look with any length top.
100% Handwoven Cotton
Machine Wash/Tumble Dry
Fabindia Exclusive

Available in these colors:

Blue
Size M

White
Size M

Natural
Size L

Red
Size M

What is Mangalgiri Cotton?

Andhra Pradesh is well known for its cotton, which is woven across the state.
If you are looking for variety in pure cotton weaves, look no further than Mangalgiri - the small weaving district in Andhra Pradesh that made it to the big league. While each weaving district has its own speciality, none of the others can match the versatility and range that is offered by the Mangalgiri weavers.

Approximately 12 km from Vijayawada, towards Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh, is this small town, which has become synonymous with cool, comfortable, hand-woven cotton fabrics in a palette of striking colours, motifs and patterns. Mangalgiri , literally translated as ‘Holy Mountain’, Mangalgiri has indeed become a pilgrimage of sorts for people in search of cotton woven the traditional way.

RM 50.00

Blue Size M- Sold

Available- Red, Natural and white

Fabindia Tussar Cotton Silk Churidar

Tussar Cotton Churidar

The sheen and drape of tussar silk from Bhagalpur combined with the comfort and softness of mercerized cotton from Bhandara becomes a signature fabric which is suited for all occasions. This churidar style is characterized by the fitted gathering of extra fabric along the lower portion of the legs which loosens into a relaxed drawstring waist. Traditionally worn with a kurta or kameez which is a tunic-style top, churidars are a fantastic look with any length top.

- Tussar Silk/Cotton Blend Fabric

- Dry Clean

Available in these colours: