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The Grandeur of Silk Pattu- Dharmavaram saree

The luxurious Dharmavaram silk saree has resurged as the saree of intention for the modern bride looking for a definitive ethnic wedding. Interestingly, the weaving of Dharmavaram sarees is one of the latest, in comparison to all other drapes. History   Dharmavaram sarees are the deluxe patronage of the town of Dharmavaram, in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. This ancient town gets its name from Dharmamba, who was the mother of Kriya Shakthi Vodavaru Swamy, the founder of the town. The town took to silk weaving naturally due to the surplus of mulberry trees around the area, which makes for a natural breeding ground for wild silkworms. By the 19th century, the mulberry silk Dharmavaram sarees found nationwide commendation for the sheer splendidness and glamour of the weave. Woven originally as wedding sarees, in shades of red and yellow, the weavers innovated over time to include all colors, motifs, designs, and ornaments to keep up with...

prosperous saree of Odisha- Bomkai sarees

Bomkai Saree which is also known as appropriate Saree is a handloom Saree from Odisha, India. Originally it is produced by the villagers of Bomkai from the Ganjam district. lately, it is mainly produced by the Bhulia community of the subarnapur district. Bomkai is one of the unidentified geographical indications of India.  The Bomkai cotton sari is so comfortable that it is habitually worn by women and the silk Saree is put on ceremonies and occasions.  Origin and history   The historical significance of Bomkai can be known by the fact that the traditional face of Odisha is Bomkai and the sonepuri is the embroidered cloth also a form of Bomkai that are first crafted in the southern coastal parts of Odisha. The fabric having the core of ensembles that originated on the shores.  Since, 600 BC, locally known as ‘Bandha' Bomkai is one of the most highly thought of attires in Odisha while it is adored by the other part of India.  Technique use...

Neat and Traditional Bengal Sarees - Tant Sarees

Bengal saree is commonly known as tant saree in the region.  Tant Saree is popular woven by the women of West Bengal and Bangladesh. The saree is perfect for the warm and humid summers of this region, Because of its light, airy texture, and moist observing quality.  The main characteristics of the saree are the thick border and decorative pallav. It is one of the most comfortable saree according to the climate in the Indian subcontinent.   History  The saree is traced back to the 15th century  Bengal history of waving in the Santipur district.   The art flourishes in the 16th and 18th centuries during the Mughal era, around Dhaka, Bangladesh, end of Murshidabad of West Bengal, India. Jamdani, muslin, and tant Became famous in the Mughal era.  The British government tried to destroy the art to give a boost to the textile industry of Manchester. After the partition of Bengal in 1947.  The weavers migra...

An anecdote of Royalty let out in Wraps and Wefts - Maheshwari sarees

Craftsman from the whole country has found the freedom to express their culture and art in these 9 yards of fabric and perhaps This is why India is home to some of the finest handloom fabric since long ago. One among such beautiful weaves, Comes from Maheshwar Madhya Pradesh. with its enriched history, the town falls right in its framed Maheshwari fabric. The Sarees are a few of the diverse fusion which makes Maheshwar a multidimensional and adored place to visit in Madhya Pradesh. History  In the 5th century maheshwar a town on the Bank of narmada was once the capital of malwas and considerably lofty status was their in terms of royal interest till Maratha Holkar region 1818. The royal family motivated that arrived into superiority of maheshwari saree. According to the legend, the craftsman from Surat and malwa Where employed to design a complete 9 yard by the Rani Ahilya Bai Holka. Which were gifted to the relatives and guest who visited the pa...

Lush Handloom of India--Venkatagiri Sarees.

The design vocabulary of a variety of sarees from dharmavaram to Venkatagiri and gadwal sarees.  Priority speaks of the entangled history of Andhra Pradesh. The Andhra fabric Handloom has always given the priority to texture, ornament, and linear forms of processing and Intricacy.  this is mostly contrasted with row texture and geometric symbols of natural weavers, developing unique sarees. All over the world silk and cotton looms of venkatagiri are well known.   History  Date back to early 1700,  the venkatagiri saree known for its fine weaving, was created at artesian clusters close to Nellore Called venkatagiri. Only the place is called kali mili. The weavers in the early days weave only for the royal family. They used to get handsome amounts. Which is enough for their survival. Technique  The textile is woven by native people with locally made tools and looms. Usually, pit looms are used in venkatagiri. The motifs are...