Silk is irresistible. The lascivious and slithering brilliance of silk threads is alluring. So much so that all of us want to own it wantonly and vehemently. If Oscar de la Renta couldn’t grasp the magic of silk with “Silk does for the body what diamonds do for the hand.” for you, Alber Elbaz describes the titillating sultriness of silk with sheer intensity. “Alber, I am wearing a Lanvin dress, and I feel so protected.’ That to me was the biggest compliment I ever received. To have a 500-gram piece of silk make her feel protected – that made me very happy indeed.”
Raw silk, however, is an underdog of the silk route. Minus the sheen and a bit nubby, it is a sartorial surprise. If you want to ace effortless clothing, invest in handloom raw silk fabric for fuss-free styling. The unique texture- starkly different from the refined and shiny silk – raw silk is crispier, billowy and light-weight in nature, though with similar grandeur and opulence. It is flexible. You can wear them for any time and occasion. It is the most versatile fabric that can be worn the way you please. Get raw silk jackets, raw silk pants or take a lesson or two from Jahanvi Kapoor on how to slay in a raw silk bodycon dress. Upgrading your wardrobe with raw silk fabric is untangling the Gordian Knot of dress codes.
While silk sarees are considered to be a time-honoured tradition passed down from one generation to another and immensely precious, raw silk fabric is long-lasting and flexible in its approach. As long as you will follow the wash and care instructions, you are going to have it for life but wear it too, without a worry in your mind. You can have your cake and eat it too!
The raw silk fabric doesn’t cling to the skin. Even if you are wearing a bodycon dress made of handloom raw silk fabric, you will feel at ease. It won’t give you a boxy feel but unlike polyester or rayon, it will be gentle and soft on your skin.
If your pet peeve about cotton and linen fabric is pilling and creasing, you don’t need to worry about this with raw silk. This is why it is the preferred fabric to make camisoles, jackets and pants of trendy jet setters.
It is hypoallergenic. Since it is a natural fabric, you don’t have to worry about allergies or skin rashes due to textile contact dermatitis. Originally, the colour of raw silk fabric is in the various shades of beige. Natural ingredients such as turmeric, henna, indigo and pomegranate are used to dye a handloom fabric, which is skin-friendly and don’t cause any harm to the skin. Since raw silk is coarsely spun, not one dyed product is similar. It is unique and exclusive- just like YOU.
All natural fabrics such as cotton, linen and even silk retain moisture, ultimately leaving you comfortable and cool at any given time of year. The saturated colours of raw silk are all you need to upgrade your wardrobe without sidelining your comfort!
And this is not it! Celebrity dermatologists recommend raw silk washcloths for their clients. They believe that raw silk fabric acts as a natural exfoliator. It gently cleanses the skin and eliminates the toxins by shaking dead cells off the skin. Since it is natural, it is good for every skin type and can be used over and again, making it an eco-friendly choice over paper napkins and wet wipes. Patricia Wexler of Wexler Dermatology agrees-“Silk protein, sericin helps with cellular repair, cellular regeneration and skin hydration.”
