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Paithani Sarees
From the land of Paithan, Paithani saris comprise of pure gold threads and yarns of silk spun in a 2000-year old traditional method. Historically called Pratishthana, Paithan was the capital of the Satavahanas of ancient India and during that era, Paithani weave was so famous that Greek traders visited India for it and the Romans imported this gold woven fabric in exchange for gold of equal weight! Glory of Maharastra, these Paithani sarees are considered holy in Indian tradition because of the use of silk, which has a special importance especially in Indian marriages and thus they are traditionally a part of the trousseau of every Maharashtrian bride. Woven entirely on handlooms, Bootis and floral designs that are influenced by the Ajanta caves and Buddhist paintings make a Paithani saree exquisite. The special dhoop-chaav (light and shade) effect is achieved by bringing two different coloured silk threads together. The weaving of the royal fabric is known as tabby weaving. Some of the age old motifs are still popular like the Bangle-Peacock motif, the Tota-Maina motif or the Kamal Pushpa motif. Paithani sarees carry the cultural legacy of Maharashtra. These sarees when teamed up with the appropriate accessories not only give an elegant look but also add royalty.
Shop for this collection at: www.shatika.co.in/western-warps-wefts/paithani-sarees.html
Paithani Sarees
From the land of Paithan, Paithani saris comprise of pure gold threads and yarns of silk spun in a 2000-year old traditional method. Historically called Pratishthana, Paithan was the capital of the Satavahanas of ancient India and during that era, Paithani weave was so famous that Greek traders visited India for it and the Romans imported this gold woven fabric in exchange for gold of equal weight! Glory of Maharastra, these Paithani sarees are considered holy in Indian tradition because of the use of silk, which has a special importance especially in Indian marriages and thus they are traditionally a part of the trousseau of every Maharashtrian bride. Woven entirely on handlooms, Bootis and floral designs that are influenced by the Ajanta caves and Buddhist paintings make a Paithani saree exquisite. The special dhoop-chaav (light and shade) effect is achieved by bringing two different coloured silk threads together. The weaving of the royal fabric is known as tabby weaving. Some of the age old motifs are still popular like the Bangle-Peacock motif, the Tota-Maina motif or the Kamal Pushpa motif. Paithani sarees carry the cultural legacy of Maharashtra. These sarees when teamed up with the appropriate accessories not only give an elegant look but also add royalty.
Shop for this collection at: www.shatika.co.in/western-warps-wefts/paithani-sarees.html