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Byzantium-Purple Brocaded Paithani Handloom Sari from Maharashtra with Zari-Woven Munia Pallu

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The traditional bridal saree of the Maharashtra region, the Paithani saree is one of India’s finest silk varieties. While red and gold are the colours associated with the pheras, the primary Indian wedding ritual to solemnise the marriage, the one that you see on this page would be a good pick for the accompanying evening rituals or to wear to the wedding of a close relative. It is a gorgeous purple number, a colour that goes well with the natural sheen of pure silk.

The foundation of the saree is an almost solid colour, the soft purple punctuated by sparsely placed gold booties. A border of moderate thickness woven with pure metallic thread of gold, known locally as zariwork, which extends into the field of the saree in closely juxtaposed triangles. Zoom in on the same to appreciate the luxuriance of the weave and the superior skill with which it has been executed. More than half the body of the endpiece is superimposed with the same zari weave, which is further embroidered with brilliantly coloured Indian birds such as parakeets and peacocks in their natural habitat.

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Item Code:	SDR32
Specifications:	Weaver Azeem KhanPure Silk
Dimensions	Blouse/Underskirt Tailormade to Size

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How are Paithani sarees made?

The art of making Paithani silk sarees originated in the Paithan town in the state of Maharashtra, India. Varieties of designs and patterns are available in these sarees, however, the characteristic features are an oblique square design on the border and plain or spotted designs in the main body. Paithani sarees either come in single colors or Kaleidoscopic colors. They are made of silk and zari. The tradition of making Paithani sarees is many centuries old and this art is continued by skilled craftsmen. The most commonly found motifs found in these sarees are lotus, peacock, flowering vines, swan, parrot, geometrical patterns, etc. Paithani sarees are known for their unique weaving technique. The process of crafting these sarees requires great skills because it is all done by hand. Let us look at the various steps involved in the process mentioned below:

1.Raw Silk threads are dyed

The main raw material used for making a Paithani saree is Mulberry silk which is brought from Bangalore. The silk threads are dipped in hot salt water for about 15 minutes. They are then transferred to cold water using a long rod to remove the excess of impurities. Once they have cleaned, a dye bath is prepared as per the requirement of the color(s). The threads are then again washed 2-3 times to make them more lustrous.

2. Threads are loaded to the loom

Once the silk threads are dyed, they are transferred to the reels to separate each thread. Next, each thread is loaded to a simple pit or throw shuttle frame loom.

3. Weaving is carried out

Paithani silk sarees are woven with the Tapestry technique in which the weft yarn of small lengths is returned being interlaced or interlocked with the threads of different weft colors as per the required designs. This is the most time-consuming step and is done very carefully. It usually takes around 1.5 years to complete weaving.