Fabric Guide

Know Your Fabric

The Fabric Guide

Most sarees look similar in photographs. The difference is in your hands - the weight, the drape, the way it feels at the end of a long day. At Koshnika, fabric is the entire point.

Our Six Fabrics

Modal

If you wear sarees regularly and want one that cooperates - Modal is where to start.

Made from beech tree pulp - a natural fibre twice as soft as cotton and far more breathable than polyester or art silk.

FeelSmooth, almost silky. Drapes naturally without stiffness.
WeightVery lightweight - you'll forget you're wearing it.
Best forDaily wear, long occasions, warm weather, office.
CareDry wash only.
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Chanderi

Chanderi drapes with authority. It does not demand attention - it earns it.

Woven in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh for over six centuries. Known for its lightness, subtle sheen and crisp pleat.

FeelCrisp, slightly structured, gentle sheen.
WeightLight but with body - holds shape all event.
Best forWeddings, receptions, festivals, office formals.
CareDry wash only.
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Tussar Silk

Tussar carries the memory of the forest it came from. There is nothing quite like it.

Also called Kosa silk, from wild silkworms in the forests of Jharkhand and Bihar. Natural grain and earthy lustre.

FeelSlightly grainy, structured, naturally textured.
WeightMedium - substance without being heavy.
Best forFestive occasions, weddings, cultural events.
CareDry wash only.
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Bamboo Silk

The fabric for women who want comfort and beauty in the same six yards.

Made from natural bamboo fibre with a soft sheen and smooth drape. One of the most skin-friendly saree fabrics today.

FeelSmooth, soft sheen, gentle on skin.
WeightLightweight with a fluid drape.
Best forDay occasions, summer, poojas, gifting.
CareDry wash only.
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Viscose

The quiet achiever - versatile, beautiful, and always underestimated.

Semi-synthetic from natural wood pulp, with a silk-like drape. Holds Madhubani art, florals and block prints beautifully.

FeelSmooth, fluid drape, slightly cool.
WeightLightweight with excellent drape.
Best forPrinted sarees, everyday, festive, gifting.
CareDry wash only.
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Self Jacquard

For the woman who knows that the best details reveal themselves slowly.

A woven fabric where the pattern is created by the weave itself - visible only as light moves across it.

FeelSmooth surface with texture visible in light.
WeightMedium - holds shape and drape well.
Best forWork events, office formals, understated elegance.
CareDry wash only.
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Quick Comparison

Fabric Weight Best Occasion Breathability
Modal Very light Daily · Office Excellent
Chanderi Light Weddings · Festivals Good
Tussar Silk Medium Festive · Cultural Moderate
Bamboo Silk Light Day · Summer Excellent
Viscose Light Printed · Festive Good
Self Jacquard Medium Work · Understated Moderate

Still unsure which fabric is right?

Tell us the occasion and we will recommend the right saree. Write to hello.koshnika@gmail.com or message us on WhatsApp.

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