Kalamkari Threadwork Dress Material
Pickup available at Chapel Road Fateh Maidan Abids
Usually ready in 2-4 days
This is the most heavily worked piece in the dress material collection, and it earns its price three times over.
The base is handloom cotton-silk — the blend that gives you silk's fall with cotton's breathability. Over it runs heavy thread work, embroidered rather than printed, across a Kalamkari ground. A fancy dupatta and a plain bottom complete the set without competing for attention.
Thread work at this density is measured in days, not hours. There is no mechanised shortcut that produces the same raised, slightly irregular surface.
- Fabric: Handloom cotton-silk
- Top: Kalamkari with heavy thread work
- Dupatta: Fancy
- Bottom: Plain
- Set: Unstitched 3-piece — top, dupatta and bottom
- Care: Dry clean only
- Ideal for: Weddings, receptions, major celebrations
- SKU: DM-KF-01
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this stitched or unstitched?
Unstitched — top, dupatta and bottom come as separate pieces so your tailor can cut them to your exact measurements.
What is cotton-silk?
A handloom blend — cotton in one direction, silk in the other. It drapes closer to silk but breathes closer to cotton, which makes it far more wearable in Hyderabad than pure silk.
How do I care for heavy thread work?
Dry clean only. Store flat or folded with a cotton cloth over the worked area, and never iron directly on the embroidery.
Will the colour look exactly like the photo?
Raised thread work photographs differently depending on the light angle. Ask for a WhatsApp video on +91 72045 92943 to see it properly.
Is only one piece available?
Yes. Pieces with this much handwork are one of a kind.
How do I pay and where do you ship?
All orders are prepaid through a secure gateway — no cash on delivery. We ship across India and internationally from our Abids store in Hyderabad.
Buy heavy work dress materials online from Sri Manisha Sarees, Abids, Hyderabad.