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Cotton

Cotton is known to the natural material used in handloom industry of India. Its soft texture makes it perfect for a breathable species of textiles. This is a fluffy fiber that grows in a boll form around seeds of cotton plant. And then, the fiber is spun into yarn or thread for making soft cloth. This piece of cloth is meant to give a subtle look and has that softness, which makes it one of the most demandable materials in handloom industry. With so many variety of cotton fabric available in India, the weavers make use of them to create stylish piece of art.

                 

Jamdani, Tangail and Khadi are some of the types of cotton that are used to make sarees, suits, jackets, dhotis, bed sheets, jeans, shirts, kurta pajama and various other things. This fine fabric has won wide acclaim in India and abroad. The best part of cotton fabric is that it can be worn in summers and winters too.