Cotton- luxury of old world

Cotton grows wild in many places on the earth, but it has been known about, cultivated and put to use by people of many lands for centuries. It was considered to be a luxury in the older times because of its non availability and lack of mass production techniques. Archaeologists have found cotton cloth fragments in the Indus Valley dating about 3000 B.C. It was grown in western countries in the early 1500′s....

Cotton scarves vs silk scarves

Cotton is the preferred fabric for fashion. It is replacing the traditional silk scarves. Between cotton scarves and silk scarves, the choice today would definitely be for the former. In countries like the Middle East cotton scarves have are a popular way to cover the head from the sun and protection against the constant male gaze. Arabic women wear plain, white cotton scarves as a part of their regular apparel. As...

Crinkle Cotton Dresses

Amongst one of the best experiments that have helped cotton to retain its texture and also not look bad is crinkling. One can get crinkle cotton dresses in many stores. These have a good fall and also tend to provide a different look to the person. When the same fabric is crinkled beautifully it is fabulous. The best part is it also does not require any ironing- Less laundry work and household chores to deal with....

Cotton Dress Fabrics

Sometimes a customized dress is far better than the standard ones available in the market. One can buy the fabric and pick up a design and get it stitched. Many women do it to save costs. Instead of buying from expensive stores, they get the pictures and ask their tailors to make the dresses. Cotton dress fabrics can be found in wholesale stores. One can get bales of different designs and prints of varying costs....

Embroidered Cotton Dresses

What could look more pretty than a beautifully hand embroidered cotton dress in pure white? Another embroidered cotton outfit with more creative work done on it! Cotton is like a magical canvas on which embroidery looks like a painting. It can be used for years and it will not fade out of fashion. Both cotton and embroidery patterns have fascinated women for centuries. Every country and region has its own unique set...