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  Chanderi sari is a traditional sari made in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh, India. The evolution of Chanderi began in 1890’s when the weavers changed from handspun yarn to mill made yarn. In the year 1910, the royal family of Scindia brought the Chanderi saree under their patronage and during that period gold thread motif made its presence in the main body of the cotton muslin saree for the first time. It further led to the introduction of the silk yarn and over the years dobby and jacquard use came into existence. Some of the various beautifully striking motifs include ‘Nalferma,...

Paithani is a hand woven silk saree with a rich, ornamental Zari (gold thread) Pallov (Pallu) and border, which is characterised by borders of an oblique square design, and a Pallov with a peacock design. Named after the Paithan town in Aurangabad Maharashtra state where they are woven by hand. Made from very fine silk, it is considered as one of the richest saris in India. Main raw materials used for paithani is Silk yarn, Zari and colours. Preferably Filature silk is used as warp and sidlaghatta or charakha silk is used as weft. A typical Paithani is heavy weight,...

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