There are a variety of sarees available in the market today. But mul mul cotton sarees are preferred for their lightweight and breathable quality that makes you feel comfortable even in humid weather. The fabric, synonymous with royalty back in the day, holds great recognition among weavers and is worth every penny.
The Origin of Mulmul
The origin of Mulmul, which is popularly known as Muslin fabric dates back to the time of the Britishers in India. The material is believed to have been found by the Europeans from its reference in the old writings of famous traveller, Marco Polo. However, before independence, the fabric used to be woven in Dhaka, now the capital of Bangladesh.
The Britishers who knew the impeccable quality of this priceless fabric had it imported to foreign countries at greater prices and tried to stop its production in India altogether. But all their attempts went in vain, as they failed to duplicate the hard efforts put in by our weavers.
The fabric made its comeback to Indian households in the 80s era. If you happen to listen to the music of that time, you can notice that they were included in the lyrics of some of the famous Bollywood songs. Today, as most talented designers are embracing the age-old art forms of fabrics and dyes, Mulmul cotton fabric and its printed handwoven saree are in vogue, yet again.