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Cotton and India are virtually synonymous in the lanes of world history. From the earliest periods of the Vedas, cotton or Kapas has been an integral part of the culture of India. The remnants of the Harappa civilization suggest a popular use of the fabric centuries before in the attires of people, a trend that continues to date.

To the traders and buyers of Greece, Rome, and modern Britain, France, and Italy- home to premium fashion, the finest Indian cotton was “woven air”- soft, luxurious, and comfortable beyond words. And this love for cotton has only grown with time.


With summer and its sunny days around the corner, let us turn towards this eternally fashionable fabric, taking a look at all the ways you can add cotton to your summer wardrobe and be prepared to take on the sunlit days in advance.

1. Choose Comfort with Cotton Co-Ords


Ashleigh-Blue Floral Vines Printed Pure Cotton Kaftan Co-Ord Set

Coordinated to make your job easy, cotton co-ord sets are the newest trend in comfy fashion. Made with pure cotton and decorated with charming ethnic prints, co-ord sets make for the perfect summer look, whether you are indoors or outdoors. You can style the ensemble with accessories to create a more chic look, ensuring that the ease of cotton is paired with a statement of your personal style.

2. Choose Tradition with Cotton Sarees

Lucknowi Chikankari Lemon Yellow Cotton Saree with Light Green Embroidery

Cotton is by far the most favorite fabric when it comes to traditional Indian drapes. Be it the queenly comfort of Bengali Taant sarees or the Nawabi embrace of Lucknow’s Chikankari drapes, Indian saree makers have always trusted cotton to craft effortless clothing that is easy to style. Go with a classic cotton saree as your look for the season and be assured to turn heads with the timelessly stylish ethnic appeal.

3. Choose Elegance with Cotton Dresses


"Agrima" Representing the Delicacy- Hand Block Printed Embroidered Cotton Dress

Pure cotton and classic Indian prints and embroidery, cotton dresses are a blend of trend and tradition you cannot stop but fall in love with. As the graceful flow of fabric creates a comfortable attire, beautiful ethnic patterns ensure give it a touch of Indian culture, making cotton dresses a favorite of modern fashionistas, whose fashion is a balance of culture and chic.

4. Choose Beauty with Cotton Dupattas

An integral part of Indian ensembles, dupattas have been around in the fashion world forever. As an accessory, they make the perfect statement piece, bringing a touch of beauty and feminine appeal to the whole look. Go for a feathery soft cotton dupatta for the summer season, which will add the exquisiteness of the dupatta to your look while being uncompromising with your comfort. Add a contrasting cotton dupatta to your everyday attires and let the embrace of cotton elevate your looks.

5. Choose Classiness with Cotton Kurtis


Cotton Short Kurti with Floral Lukhnavi Chikankari Embroidery by Hand

Sheer and breathable, Chikankari kurtis are a timeless trend, made with cotton and decorated with classic white thread embroidery and patterns. With a gorgeous feel, comfort, and classy appeal, cotton kurtis are now the favorites of modern Indian women. The perfect office and casual wear, a cotton kurti is the key to winning the summer fashion game.

6. Choose Flair with Cotton Skirts

Lucent-White Cotton Long Skirt with Floral Lukhnavi Chikankari Embroidery by Hand

A descended of the traditional Ghaghara and lehengas, Indian cotton skirts continue to reign the summer fashion. Flowing comfortably, cotton skirts make for a lovely addition to your chic tops and kurtis, creating charming looks for college, office, and parties. Giving breathability and an air of femininity that is intoxicating, cotton skirts are one summer trend you cannot miss out on!

7. Choose Panache with Cotton Palazzos

Indigo-Blue Cotton Geometric Printed Palazzo

Effortless edginess is what defines palazzos, which offer comfort with a fashionable boho appeal, perfect for those who love to mix and match ethnic and modern looks. Tailored to fit and flow stylishly, cotton palazzos are not only a perfect match for your kurtis, but with their elegant prints and colors, they are a statement piece on their own, which you can pair with solid shirts and tops to channel your inner free-spirited fashionista.

Want to pick your favorite cotton ensemble? Visit Exotic India Art today! With a hand-picked collection of cotton, cotton silk, Muslin, and Khadi clothing, we have traveled the country to get the most fashionable pieces, rooted in India’s rich culture, and crafted with the simplicity and beauty that is a must for achieving the best summer looks.

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