You must have come across the elegant and intricate designs of Kashmiri dresses that depict the valley’s richness. Kashmiris retain the region’s cultural and traditional beauty by maintaining and adoring the formal attire of the area.
The handicraft tradition in Kashmir has a glorious history. May it be the Pashmina shawls or the needlework, the hand-woven textile products are a specialty of the many Kashmiri skilled weavers. Creating an authentic and finest garment involves many steps and utmost diligence. Let’s dive into how a piece of Urzuv clothing is created. Below is the process Urzuv follows:
1. Trend and Color Forecasting
We practice color forecasting as it will give the knowledge of which color consumers will purchase in the near future. It lets us offer our products to the right people, at the right time, with the best possible messaging.
2. Sketching
We believe sketching is an essential component in designing clothes. It helps us understand the design elements and helps us develop our own unique style.
3. Embroidery Designing:
Kashmiri embroidery is an artwork of the finest threads woven on the cloth with utmost elegance. These embroideries present the charm that stays with the beauty.
There are many types of Kashmiri Embroidery such as Papier Mache, Sozni, Crewel, Aari, Tilla, and many more. At Urzuv, we focus on the three most popular Kashmiri embroideries; they are-
- Aari
- Sozni
- Tilla
4. Pattern Marking:
We strive for markers because they ensure to maximization of the number of patterns that can be cut off from the fabric.
5. Grading
We practice grading as it determines how many points of measurement are made larger or smaller in order to fit a wide range of sizes. Its main purpose of it is to ensure a good fit and overall balance of shape in a manufactured garment.
6. Marker Making for Embroidery
At Urzuv, we use a special kind of stencil that illustrates how pattern pieces of one or more embroidery should be cut from several layers of fabric.
Urzuv is initiating a small step towards enhancing the world of Kashmir’s craftsmanship. We aim to bring a fresh perspective to a generation-old craft by creating new-age designs and keeping the tradition alive. At Urzuv, the conceptualization and tailoring work is done in Bengaluru.
8. Handwork by Artisans
Each of our products is handcrafted by exceptionally trained and skilled artisans who have spent months or years training for the same. Every piece of work requires a lot of precision and patience to create intricate designs
9. Fabric Spreading and Cutting
We determine the appropriate type of spreading surface, spreading equipment, cutting surface, and cutting equipment to ensure smooth and accurate cutting of fabric.
10. Sewing
This is the main stage of assembling in the production process, where our sewers stitch fabric pieces together, and a garment is assembled.
11. Fit Sample Making
The purpose of the fit sample-making at Urzuv is to check the fit of the garment on the human model. The measurement specifications are verified using the FIT sample and measurements are corrected as per fit requirement.
12. Garment Inspection
The inspection is done for determining the quality of garments. We assure that the product is up to the mark by checking the fabrics of garments, sewing, button, thread, zipper, measurements of garments, etc. with the standard process called the inspection.
Urzuv brings you the finest quality of Kashmiri apparel directly from the place known for its excellence and fine craftsmanship. You can also find various products on our website Urzuv.com, and the price of Kashmiri Pashmina Shawl varies according to your preferences.
