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

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

Available at Kolkata :- Savera Sarees

How is  it done

It is 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.