Vivek Textiles

Velvet Tikli (Tikli/ Tikki) is a plush velvet fabric—often 45″ wide—decorated with small embroidered or woven buti/tikli motifs used for blouses, jackets, lehengas, and upholstery; in Mumbai wholesale markets it’s commonly sold by the metre with basic plain velvet tikli available around ₹90–₹240/m.

Definition and Key Identity

• What it is: Velvet Tikli refers to velvet fabric finished with tikli/buti motifs (small repetitive embroidered or woven dots/flowers) or sold as narrow velvet rolls called “tikli.”
• Typical width: 44–45 inches (about 112–115 cm) for garment cuts; narrow tikli trims come in smaller widths.

Construction & Materials

• Base fabric: Velvet made from silk, viscose, polyester, or blended yarns; pile gives the characteristic soft, lustrous surface.
• Motifs/embellishment: Embroidered buti/tikli, small appliqués, or printed motifs applied on the velvet surface; some variants include metallic threads or sequins for partywear.

Appearance, Hand, and Performance

• Look: Rich sheen and depth of colour due to velvet pile; tikli motifs add visual rhythm and focal points.
• Hand: Soft, plush, and warm; pile direction affects nap and colour shift.
• Durability: Moderate to high depending on fibre (polyester/viscose more durable than silk); embroidered motifs can create snag points.

Common Uses

• Apparel: Blouses, jackets, waistcoats, lehenga panels, blazers, and eveningwear overlays.
• Home & crafts: Cushion covers, small upholstery accents, trims, and craft piping.

Care, Sewing & Handling Tips

• Cleaning: Dry clean recommended for silk/viscose velvet or heavily embellished pieces; gentle hand wash possible for polyester velvet.
• Sewing: Use sharp fine needles (70/9–90/14), low stitch tension, and press from the reverse with a cloth to protect pile.
• Storage: Roll on tubes or fold with tissue to avoid crushing pile and creases.

Quick Comparison Buying & Sourcing (Mumbai)

• Wholesale hubs: Look for rolls in Crawford Market, Mangaldas Market, and textile wholesalers listed on IndiaMART; request swatches and confirm fibre content. Sample listings show plain velvet tikli from ₹90/m and retail embroidered velvet options from ₹550/m upwards.

Risks & Trade‑offs

• Snagging and pile crush on delicate motifs; silk velvet is luxurious but costly and needs careful care; polyester velvet is cheaper and more durable.