I am going to be working on either a gopi outfit or a lehenga choli. I have the patterns for both outfits, but I have issues of finding fabrics that look *right*. I would like to work in cotton or linen. Cotton or linen like fabrics are good as well.
I could use a sari and cut it up. That way I'd have a nice looking choli, but not enough material for the skirt. Unless I can find 2 sari of the same pattern.
So - anyway... Does any one have any sources for Indian looking fabrics and/or trims? I have cruised Ebay already and was wondering if anyone had any other sources.
Heritage Trading Company, on eBay, is based out of India. They have GORGEOUS trims(for a price), some fabrics, as well as other items that you would be interested in. http://stores.ebay.com/Heritage-Trading?_rdc=1 (http://stores.ebay.com/Heritage-Trading?_rdc=1)
I have ordered from this vendor and the quality is excellent. Give Heritage Trading Company a look over and see if what they have fits in your budget.
You might also look at ETSY. Lots there. Search sari fabrics cotton/linen.
Here's a site that caught my eye. Never ordered from them, but pretty stuff.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/RaajMa
If you see fabric you like, but not enough, consider mixing fabrics in complementary tones. :)
Quote from: Anna Iram on May 26, 2012, 08:45:59 AM
You might also look at ETSY. Lots there. Search sari fabrics cotton/linen.
Here's a site that caught my eye. Never ordered from them, but pretty stuff.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/RaajMa
If you see fabric you like, but not enough, consider mixing fabrics in complementary tones. :)
Woot! That is exactly the stuff I have been looking for! Thank you!!!
Happy to help. :)
If you live near a Jo-Ann store, you could look for batik cotton. http://www.joann.com/search/_batik/ (http://www.joann.com/search/_batik/)
I am in Northern California and we have a new Indian Fabric Store, if you want me to check there?
I can send pics and if you have pay pal? You can send me the cash to send it to you.
Cilean
I think I love you. :D
If you have the time that would be wonderful and yes, I do have a paypal acct.
What colors am I looking for? I can check there tomorrow.
Cilean
Always needing a reason to Fabric Shop :D ;D
More toward the orangeish or blues & greens.
I see I missed your trip down there, so on your next trip down there, just let me know what you find.
Thanks again so very much!!