What is Brocade fabric?

Brocade  is a rich Indian textile that is extensively used for weddings and festive occasions. It has a lot of gold and silver thread embroidery on it.

Available at Delhi :- Ramjisons, Monolisa, KC Creations, Nalli Silks Saree, H.P.Singh Agencies, RAQZ Clothing

Available at Chennai :- Prakash Silks & Sarees

Brocade Shop in Bangalore at :- Sterling House, Show Off Fashion Coulture

Available at Kolkata :- Savera Sarees

How is the Fabric created

To create brocade, a shuttle woven fabric and the base is coloured silk material. Gold and silver threads are used as additional weft yarns in addition to the silk yarns. This creates a fine 2nd layer to the fabric.

Tissue brocade is a very expensive fabric. This is used to make expensive sarees and fabrics.A few centuries ago, this kind of work  was used widely all over the saree. However, with the high price of gold, it is now used exclusively on the borders.