Handspun cotton is a versatile and light fabric which makes it comfortable to wear and carry. It also lasts long and is used to make a large variety of items, one of which is obviously the saree. One important thing to note is that handspun sarees are generally woven using only cotton but the demand for different varieties has resulted in the use of other materials like silk and wool. Nonetheless, any silk or wool handspun clothing will have some percentage of cotton in it.