Cotton embroidery with sequin fabric and a cutwork border combines breathable natural fabric with rich surface texture, metallic shimmer, and open-work lace-like details
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Breathable Foundation: The body is made from soft, durable cotton, kora cotton, or Schiffli cotton, making it comfortable and lightweight compared to heavy synthetic bases. [1, 2]
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Textured Handfeel: It offers an opaque, matte finish that grounds the reflective sparkle of the embellishments.
Thread & Sequin Embroidery
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Motif Work: Intricate floral, vine, or leaf motifs are stitched directly onto the cotton using dense thread work (often satin stitch or corded outlining). [1, 2]
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Shimmer Elements: Flat, cupped, or holographic sequins are hand- or machine-stitched into the heart of the floral or geometric patterns, catching the light subtly. [1, 2, 3]
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Additional Accents: Many variations incorporate seed beads, cut-dana, or pearl highlights to add multi-dimensional depth. [1]
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Open-Work Edging: The border features cutwork (punto tagliato), where portions of the foundation cotton are carefully cut away to form open eyelets, lattices, or scalloped cut-outs. [1, 2, 3]
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Reinforced Edges: The raw edges of the cut holes are tightly blanket-stitched or satin-stitched with matching or contrasting thread so the cotton will not fray. [1]
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Framing Effect: Running along the hem, dupatta edge, or sleeve line, the cutwork border creates a delicate, lace-like transparency that contrasts sharply with the solid, sequin-embellished body. [1]
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Ethnic & Indo-Western Wear: Used for designer kurtis, co-ord sets, festive lehengas, blouses, and statement dupattas.
| Material |
100% Cotton |
| Weight |
165 grams per meter |
| Width |
58 inches | 147 cm |
| Wash Care |
Machine wash |
| Feel |
Soft and smooth |
| Usage |
Poplin is commonly used in men's and women's shirts, women's dresses, and items like sportswear and raincoats. Also used for women's dresses, blouses, men's shirts, summer pants and shorts, pajama's, kids' shirts and dresses, sportswear and trenches. |
| Disclaimer |
Slight difference in color from visible product image is possible. |