Threads That Knot Us Forever, Know the Specialities of Katan Saree

Do you know what it feels like to walk into a room where everyone is gossiping, and suddenly, everything just goes quiet for a fraction of a second? 

No, no, not because you are looking stunning, but because you farmed such an aura that your presence does all the talking on your behalf.

If you have ever experienced such things, then congratulations, you have also encountered Katan and experienced its powerful presence 

To truly appreciate a katan, you must travel back to the time of the Mughals.

In those days, the air was thick with the fragrance of attars. And the Mughal sultans wanted to patronage soemthing which can depict luxury as good as the attar does.

So they were introduced to Katan by the Persian merchant who came to india that time for the exporting the persian fabrics.

Know the history of the Katan saree

As the Katan have distinct Persian roots. That's why so many historians claim that the word ‘Katan’ came from a Persian word, which means the thread and woven.

Mughals were famous to patronage the extinct arts. Thatswhy they also felt the need to preserve the Katan for future generations.

They started commissioning the royal weavers, who can create a masterpeices exclusively for the queens of Mughal Harems.

Katan is also an easy-to-wear fabric. Whether it’s a wedding, a party, or a festive night. Slipping into this saree can make you gorgeous within minutes. 

Know how you can differentiate a Katan saree from Other silks

But if you ask what separates Katan from the other silks? 

The answer will be the processing of the threads. 

Before weaving, the threads are twisted hard. Thus, the double twisted yarns are prepared before the weaving starts.

These twisted threads contribute to smoothing the silk’s texture. Which ultimately leads the saree to hold its pleats with a lot of shape and perfection.

Katan is woven using the pattern of Benarasi. The intricate floral butas and the metallic zari border make it elegant without being loud.

With a halter-neck blouse and minimalistic golden earring, it becomes instantly contemporary an gen z approved.

FAQ

1. What is a Katan saree?

A Katan saree is a traditional indian attire, which is woven in twisted silk thread. These twisted threads make this fabric very sturdy and durable

2. Is Katan silk Benarasi?

Katan and Benarasi are not the same. Katan is a type of twisted silk, and when this silks are used to weave Benarasi, then the saree is called the Benarasi Katan.

3. Which state made katan silk?

Uttar Pradesh is the origin of Katan silk, so in UP, you will get the most authentic Katan silk.

4. How can you identify a real katan saree?

Generally this silks are very sturdy, so by touching them, if you feel that sturdiness, then you can assure that this is the pure Katan silk.

5. What is the Katan saree price range?

Generally, the Katan silk’s price range starts from 5k and goes up to lakhs. 

6. In the  Katan saree mela, only Katan sarees are sold?

Yes, in the Katan Saree mela, you can get various types of Katan silks. But sometimes other sarees are also there for the customers.

7. Which kind of katan silk is trendy these days?

The Katan saree blouse design is very trendy these days.  

8. Is there any specific Katan silk collection?

Yes, Katan Benarsi, Katan punjabi these are the special Katan collections which are very trending nowadays.

9. What is the origin of Katan Silk?

Uttar Pradesh is the origin of katan silk.

10. Why is the Katan saree Bangladesh famous?

Bangladeshi katan sarees are a very specific kind of katan, which are very strong yet their texture is very soft.

11. Where do you get the best Katan saree collection?

Now, many of the luxury fashion houses of Kolkata sell authentic katan silk. You can find their name on the internet. And if you want to know more, then you can also connect with them via phone.