Sari has a special contribution in Indian culture. It is the fifth most worn garment in the world. In our country, different types of sarees are available in different states. In this, sarees like Kanjeevaram, Kalamkari, Banarasi, Chanderi, Maheshwari and Kosa are very popular. But today we will tell you about Kosa saree which has made its mark in the international market from Janjgir-Champa district of Chhattisgarh. Kosa saree, which has made its mark from the district to the international market, is known for its soft fabric. Kosa of Chhattisgarh is famous all over the world for its special texture. Kosa clothes are manufactured in almost every village of Janjgir Champa.
Cocoon made from silk worm
According to the information, silk worm works to make cocoon. Is. It prepares fruits by making a cocoon in the Arjuna tree. By boiling this fruit, thread is prepared from it. Kosa cloth is made by drying the thread and weaving it. It is designed and given different colors like block print and Kalamkari.
A saree is ready in so many days
Let us tell you that after preparing the thread, the saree is ready. The making process is started. Which takes 7 to 8 days. At the same time, 2 to 3 artisans are required in this. In many places, people have been doing this work from generation to generation for almost 80 years. Women also play lead roles in this. Let us tell you that the price of one cocoon in the market is Rs 7 to 8. These are grown in nurseries and are easily found in the forests too.
Kosa saree is available for this many thousand rupees
According to the information, the price of Kosa saree starts from Rs 4 thousand. It starts and reaches around 25 thousand. Let us tell you that people like it very much and it gets good price in the international market also.
Sari is a part of Indian culture.
Let us tell you that as a garment, The history of saree is very old. Its first mention is found in the Vedas. There is mention of wearing saree at the time of Yagya and Havan. It is mentioned not only in the Vedas but also in the Mahabharata. In the Mahabharata, when Dushasan tried to abduct Draupadi, Shri Krishna protected Draupadi by increasing the length of her saree. Saree has been included as a garment in Indian culture for thousands of years.