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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 us...