Weaving is the intersection of two sets of straight yarns, warp and weft, which cross and interlace each other. The length-wise yarns are known as warp and width-wise yarns are known as weft. By definition, Silk Cotton sarees are basically where the warp is cotton and the weft is silk (Tana/Bana), or vice versa.
This is usually done not to dilute the fabric in anyway. Not at all. It done to enhance its texture and play with colours and visuals. While it creates an interesting design, it also manages the weight of the saree or fabric.
Of course this varies between handloom sarees and powerloom ones as well. With powerloom the bigger concern is whether the silk is authentic or the cotton is authentic as many powerloom fabrics use polyester as yarns (to save costs). These are then sold in fancy names as Art Silk (Artificial Silk) and Poly Silk (Polyester Silk), and cannot compare to the original in look or feel.
The true fabric has a shimmering appearance, though has interrupting patterns of weave due to its natural fibre. The triangular prism-like structure allows the fabric to refract the lights, hence producing various colours in different lighting. When intertwined with cotton, it has a glazed appearance at maximum comfort to the body. It’s truly a combination apart.
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