Know why Matka Silk is not as shiny as the other silks are

Have you ever seen a saree that is completely imperfect? And such imperfect flaws are the reason why we feel connected with it.

Imagine yourself in a modern everyday life - rainy weather, messy bun, office bags. If you also feel like losing yourself in this loop, then matka can be the perfect attire for you. Because only this saree has the potential to revive the ‘inner you’ by handling the chaos of life.

Don’t you feel romantic? 

If yes, then trust me, you understood Matka Silk. 

Know why matka silk is quite different than the other silks

The fabric, once described  by the saree-lovers as the “heartbroken poet of the textile world.” Raw yet filmy.

Why so? 

Because, in the world of shinning flashy silks, like eri and mulberry, Matka carries its own signature elegance, which is the matte finish. 

If you want to explore the Matka more, then let me take you back to the time of Bengal’s prime era.

At that time, Murshidabad, Malda, and Rajshahi were not only famous for being Bengal’s textile hubs but also for being the emotional and intellectual heartbeat of India.

If I explain to you how the Matka saree was formed, you will find out that this fabric is basically a combination of both intellect and emotion.

The traditional luxury silk was made by boiling the cocoons alive. But kind weavers was strictkty against this.

They invented a process of making silk without harming the cocoon. They pierced the cocoon and then kept the cocoon to develop to its fullest.

When this worm transformed to moth, these weavers flew them away in the sky with a happy heart. And in the remaining part, the silk fibers are left behind.

The weavers used to collect this and make matka silk out of it.

For centuries, this Matka silk was labeled as the choice of the poor. The devout Jain communities also prefer to wear this silk as it is made from materials that do not harm anyone. 

For this pristine method, this silk has been called ahimsa silk for centuries.

Know the method of making a Matka silk Saree

The question must arise in your mind,’ How is this silk processed for weaving?

Here is your answer, because of the formation of the extra-short fibres,  women in rural villages manually spin the charka to cut the threads. This method gives the threads a very thick structure. 

When the weaving starts in a handloom, the organic, matte-like finish automatically pops up without even trying too hard.

It might appear rough to you at first glance. But don’t judge it too early. It's soft, durable, and nature must surprise you when you start using it.