In the words of Coco Chanel, “Fashion has two purposes: comfort and love. Beauty comes when fashion succeeds.”
Summer is upon us in all its glory. But your desire to look stylish while embracing comfort for every occasion need not be compromised due to the heat.
We at Kapaas N Resham have some great options in our garment fabric arsenal to beat the heat! From our handwoven Sarees, breathable Kurtas, soft-on-the-skin Dresses, pocket-friendly Tops to lightweight Dupattas, here is a list of some of our favourite summer-friendly fabrics:
- Kotpad
Totally handspun and coloured with natural dyes, Kotpad is a great, sustainable investment this summer. With a unique pattern, weave and weft, the fabric is also characteristically soft, lightweight and very easy to maintain!
Well, we have got the perfect, hand-picked Kotpad Kurtas and Dresses to add glamour to your wardrobe combined with comfort and grace.
- Khadi
Another summer favourite among our clients is Khadi. With a long list of merits to its credit, it has the power to turn you into a believer, stat (if you weren’t one already).
Not only is it versatile and easy to style but also has a long life and is extremely breathable. Since it is handwoven from raw materials like cotton, silk and wool, each piece is unique in its make and design, soft on the skin, comfortable and eco-friendly. All these qualities make Khadi a great choice in our books.
To beat the scorching heat and to keep up your style quotient, check out our comfortable and chic Kurtas, Dresses, Tops, Bottoms and Dupattas.
- Ikat
A true testament to Ikat’s versatility and charm is how beautifully it lends itself to various outfits, be it Sarees, Dupattas, Blouses, Jackets, Kurtas or Tops.
Whether you prefer a classic, traditional look or a chic look, Ikat has you covered, all while ensuring you’re cool as a cucumber this summer. Our own range of couture-finish Ikat inspired pieces are here to help you put together your favourite outfit of the day.
In order to make your summers light, breezy and also stylish check out our Ikat Sarees, Kurtas and Dupattas.
- Cotton
Circling back to the thing that started it all: Handwoven Cotton! While most of us are no strangers to the benefits of cotton clothing in the summer, nevertheless, here are a few reminders.
Cotton is a natural fibre and a hypoallergenic with high moisture absorption quality. And handwoven cotton has a fairly loose weave, permitting more air circulation and keeping the wearer odour and sweat free for longer.
Cotton outfits are durable, easy to style, skin-friendly, soft, comfortable and come in any shade imaginable, making them a very functional yet stylish fabric during the summer.
In conclusion, machine-spun textiles cannot replace the feel of handwoven fabrics. The latter have proven and continue to be valuable assets during the unrelenting summer heat. Whatever your style, elegant, chic or quirky, invest in these fabrics and you will definitely not be let down.
Check out our entire collection of handloom Sarees, Tops, Dresses, Skirts and Kurtas to choose your next ‘comfortable yet stylish’ ensemble from!