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Chandari Fabric Age Old Inheritance - Chandari saree

The generic fabric is famous for its transparency and sheer texture. transparency is the most profound factor in the textile.
The chanderi sari is well known for its golden border at the pallu and few with embellishments all across the yard.

 History
Decoding the origin of chanderi fabric which had been mentioned in the Vedic period. It is believed Lord Krishna’s cousin Shishupal had discovered it.
In the 1920s the Scindiyas patronized Chandari weaving And in 1922 Highness Madhav Rao Sindhia took an interest and encourage the Chanderi weavers. During The Second World War, the king took over the responsibility and the art survey.
 Throughout the Mughal region in India, chanderi is admired. The royal people and queens' first choice which create high demand in the Mughal era.

The process
The cloth is made with tana means wrap and bana, means weft and is woven back and forth.
The designs on chanderi fabric were woven on the handloom with the use of needles. after the innovation of the fly shuttle looms, a Single person is required to waive the saree instead of two people.
The chanderi sorry are produced from three types of fabric- Pure silk, cotton, and silk cotton. Till the 1920s, only white saree was woven, saffron is used to give them a golden hue and fragrance. Natural dyes were also used for dyeing. Nowadays artificial colors have taken the place of natural dye.
 Depending on the design at least 10 days were required to create a single saree.

Type 
There is no oddity regarding the   field of saree. The types of sarees produce in chanderi are- 
Asavali 
Extremely fine cotton and bold saree is called Asavali 
Double Chashmee 
This study is the range from the past. The border is of different colors or gold like in Ganga-jamaica with a blend of cotton and silk or satin border.
Plain pot 
The saree is simple and Elegant go lowest cost. The Saree is plain  with no motives or border.
Patal
This is a bridal saree which is 54widths that allows a trail on the ground and also a ghughat.
The other style of sarees are Golpatti, Dandidaas, Jamdhani, Nal Phoria, and Kathan.

Present 
Not only saree but Chandhari has expand the product rang, and it comes in dresses, duppattas, furniture and much more.
The Madhya Pradesh government has set up a loom park with electric looms for weavers help. There is mission Chandariyaan, supported by ministry of Communication and IT, Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF), in collaboration with the Media Labs Asia. They aim to enhance the weaver's livelihood.
The Chandari saree is not just a production of fabric. To keep alive age old tradition we have to forefront by keeping the heritage intact along with adoption to morden techniques.

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