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Kapda Shop Journal

Fabric Guides, Care Tips & Style Ideas

Learn about fabrics before you buy: what each one feels like, what to stitch with it, and how to care for it.

MUKAISH WORK - Kapda Shop

Oct 01, 2022 · 1 min read

MUKAISH WORK

This type of embroidery involves twisting thin metallic threads to create patterns all over the fabric. Although the most common pattern is dots, other patterns are also created in Mukesh work.

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HEAVY BROCADE- KINKHWAB - Kapda Shop

Sep 21, 2022 · 1 min read

HEAVY BROCADE- KINKHWAB

Kinkhwab brocade is essentially a heavy and gilt form of brocade. It is known for having extensive amounts of zari work which makes the underlying silk fabric invisible under the sheer amount of wo...

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BURN OUT- BRASSO FABRICS - Kapda Shop

Sep 21, 2022 · 1 min read

BURN OUT- BRASSO FABRICS

Wispy, soft tissue like fabrics with gorgeous designs, Brasso is unique in every sense of the word. Also popularly known as ‘burnt out fabric’, brasso has been around for years and has been a great...

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PEARL WORK EMBROIDERY - Kapda Shop

Sep 17, 2022 · 1 min read

PEARL WORK EMBROIDERY

Moti work has been done over centuries in India from the time of the Mughals till date on various fabrics ranging from Silk to Cotton. This bead work is also performed on various articles too as em...

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CUTDANA EMBROIDERY - Kapda Shop

Sep 17, 2022 · 1 min read

CUTDANA EMBROIDERY

Cutdana work refers to using stones that have been cut at specific angles in order to facilitate the reflection of light. These stones are sewn into the fabric with thin threads to create different...

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HANDLOOM KHADI - Kapda Shop

Sep 12, 2022 · 1 min read

HANDLOOM KHADI

Kapda Shop's sophisticated Khadi fabric with a simplistic appeal has been renowned globally not just for its heritage but also because of its fashion appeal. 

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LINEN FABRIC - Kapda Shop

Sep 07, 2022 · 1 min read

LINEN FABRIC

Kapda Shop's Linen Fabric is known for being extremely sturdy, durable as well as highly absorbent, which is why is it used not just to create clothes but also to make towels, tablecloths, bags, ap...

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THE BEAUTY OF NETS - Kapda Shop

Sep 03, 2022 · 1 min read

THE BEAUTY OF NETS

Net has been one of the most sensual fabrics available in the fashion industry. It is used widely to create Indian ethnic attires as well. Net fabric is usually used to create sections of the garment.

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ORGANZA FABRIC - Kapda Shop

Sep 03, 2022 · 2 min read

ORGANZA FABRIC

Kapda Shop's Organza is a light sheer fabric that was originally made from silk. The modernized version of the fabric however, can be created not only with silk but also polyester or nylon, or even...

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THE BEAUTY OF DABBU - Kapda Shop

Aug 27, 2022 · 2 min read

THE BEAUTY OF DABBU

Kapda Shop’s Dabu printed fabrics display a subtle and extraordinary beauty and depth which is appreciated around the world. It has captured the imagination of modern-day designers. Daboo is today ...

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ROYALTY OF VELVETS - Kapda Shop

Aug 25, 2022 · 1 min read

ROYALTY OF VELVETS

Kapda Shop’s velvet fabric is traditionally made with silk, in which cotton is used only occasionally. Velvet is a kind of woven tufted fabric in which the cut threads are distributed in an even ma...

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THE FLOWY CHIFFONS - Kapda Shop

Aug 20, 2022 · 1 min read

THE FLOWY CHIFFONS

Chiffon is a lightweight plain-woven fabric with mesh like weave that gives it transparent appearance. Chiffon at Kapda Shop is most commonly used to weave Sarees, Dresses and Scarves.

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THE BEAUTY OF SILKS - Kapda Shop

Aug 18, 2022 · 2 min read

THE BEAUTY OF SILKS

The fabric has a shimmering appearance, though has interrupting patterns of weave due to its natural fibre. The triangular prism-like structure allows the fabric to refract the lights, hence produc...

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