Which Fabric Will Fit Your Budget? We Got You The Details & Prices If You're Looking To DIY!

Are you a DIY bride or just someone who loves making your own outfits? We love doing that too! Everyone knows that to making the perfect wedding outfits, it’s essential to get the fabric right. So we rounded up 7 fabrics that we love for the perfect bridal outfits. 

Raw Silk

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Nothing says opulence like Raw silk. Right from lehengas to simple elegant anarkalis, raw silk with a magnificent fall can be customized into a plethora of outfits. Being one of the oldest fabrics in India, it’s GSM, which is grams per metre which means how heavy the fabric is available in a variety of ranges. So heavier the work, opt for heavier fabrics to hold it down.

Price per metre – Rs 150 onwards

Pure Habotai Silk Fabric

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Nothing does beautiful like pure silk does. Known as the most pure form of fabric, silk is glossy, super soft and extremely lovely to look at. You can design your simple kurtas to a chic pant saree in silk as well.

Price per metre – Rs 400 onwards

Chanderi

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Originally from Madhya Pradesh, this light and sheer texture fabric is super versatile. From florals to abstracts, golden zari borders to dual tone textures, the variety of work that is done on this fabric is endless. It’s perfect as a saree or even for a simple ethnic skirt.

Price per metre – Rs 200 onwards

Tulle

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We all love this happy fabric! It’s that fine netting material which can be used a number of ways. Right from glittery sangeet lehengas to simple anarkalis, tulle has always been a favourite of those who like this fun and casual fabric. You have to use it in an abundant quantity to make it look all bouncy and fluffy – but the end effect is fabulous!

Price per metre – Rs 130 onwards

Velvet

  
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Velvet fabric means royal and regality all the way! It’s a high quality tightly woven fabric, known for its silky touch and look. Since it’s thicker than most other fabrics, its perfect for heavy embroidery or even crystal work. Do remember, that velvet is really known for its warmth so make sure that you wear it in the right months.

Price per metre – Rs 250 onwards

Benarasi

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Since eternity, Banaras has been the foundry of a variety of weaving techniques and has been fulfilled penchant for luxury for royalties’ world over. And since last year it has been trending all over the wedding scene. Benarasi fabric prices essentially depend on the material and design, heavier the design and better the fabric- more costly it is.

Price per metre – Rs 300 onwards

Georgette

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Who doesn’t love this Bollywood favourite, sheer, light weighing and rough textured fabric? Made from highly twisted yarns, these fabrics weigh at around 90 grams per meter and are very springy and airy in nature, making it easy to make those floaty outfits that we love.

Price per metre – Rs 100 onwards