Know how the Gupta dynasty has made the ultimate contribution to the Resham-Check Saree

Imagine you are standing at your high-end wedding party, and on your left, someone is just suffocating under 20 kilo velvet saree.

Though you feel sorry for her, but your flawless and effortless beauty may cause a sour grape in her heart for sure.

In the world of ethnic wear, which sometimes feels like torture, there remains a freebird, who is not only the definition of luxury but also casual comfort.

You must be wondering which fabric I am talking about.

Yes, you guessed it right, I am talking about the Resham Check Saree

Before I dive deep, let me explain to you what resham is all about.

Resham is nothing but a glossy silk thread that is basically derived from the domesticated silkworms.

If we go back to the origin of the Resham Chech saree, we will observe that this craft is strongly associated with the Gupta Empire.

During that time, the weavers started weaving silk threads along with the cotton and fine linen.

That's why the resham check saree has the silk's glossiness with the linen’s and cotton’s comfort.

Know the real meaning of the ‘check’ about the Resham check

You must be confused about why a silk saree is called ‘check’?

See, the ‘Check’ here is not just the printed pattern on the fabric. It is the structural staircase, by stepping upon what a resham check saree is woven.

The best thing about the Resham-Check saree is its translucent geometric grids, which were created by alternating the warp and the weft yarns.

It shines like pure silk, but it's so lightweight that draping it gives a cotton-like comfort.

Know some specialities of Resham Check

Because of its grid pattern, it doesn’t look overly formal. This is the main reason why this saree still has its festive value.

If you combine its subtle glamour with the oxidised junk jewellery, then surely this saree gives you the desk-to-dinner vibe.

Many regional places have their own version of the resham-check saree. In bengal the kantha stitch, Resham Check, and in Madhya Pradesh, the chanderi Resham Check are famous.

In Kantha stitch Resham-Check, the hand-stitched mythological stories are woven with attractive floral motifs. 

The designs are so eye-soothing that even the high-fashion fabrics also got optical illusion by seeing their beauty.

FAQs

1. Which kind of Resham Check saree is now very famous?

The Resham check Saree, Resham check Kota Saree, and Resham Check Dupatta are now very trendy and Instagram-friendly these days.

2. Does Resham-Check saree online available?

Yes, the resham-check saree is now available online in many e-commerce sites and other luxury fashion houses in Kolkata.

3. Resham check saree is from which state?

There is no specific place for the Resham-check saree; every place has its own regional resham-check sarees. For more details, read the blog above