Organza or Mulmul: Which Saree for Which Occasion
These are the two fabrics Kopoi makes sarees in, and they are close to opposites. Picking between them is mostly a question of where you are going and how long you will be in it.
Organza — sheer, structured, for evenings
Organza is a fine, crisp fabric that holds its own shape rather than falling soft against the body. That structure is what makes it read as formal, and it is why an organza drape photographs well.
It suits cocktail parties, destination weddings, evening receptions, festive celebrations and similar occasions. It is dry clean only, so it is not the fabric for a long, hot day where the saree will take a beating.
Mulmul — light, breathable, for daytime
Mulmul is a fine cotton, and Kopoi's is 100% mulmul cotton. It is lightweight and breathable, which makes it the sensible choice in warm weather and for anything that runs for hours.
It works for day events, brunches, travel, office wear, intimate celebrations and everyday wear. It can be hand washed in cold water rather than requiring dry cleaning, which matters if the saree is going to be worn often.
Side by side
- Feel — organza is crisp and sheer; mulmul is soft and opaque.
- Occasion — organza for evening and formal; mulmul for daytime and everyday.
- Climate — mulmul is breathable and better in heat.
- Care — organza is dry clean only; mulmul can be gently hand washed.
- Both are approximately 5.5 metres long and 44 inches wide, and both include an unstitched blouse piece.
What the handpainting changes
On both fabrics the artwork is applied by hand rather than printed, so no two pieces are quite identical. It also adds one care rule that applies whichever fabric you choose: keep the iron off the painted area, and never scrub it.