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Maharashtra is a state with a rich and colorful culture and part of that vibrancy is in its Paithani saree. Bearing its origin in the small town of Paithan in Aurangabad.
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Maharashtra is a state with a rich and colorful culture and part of that vibrancy is in its Paithani saree. Bearing its origin in the small town of Paithan in Aurangabad, the saree has now become an integral part of Maharashtrian culture. Draping a Paithani saree adds a regal look and makes the wearer look extremely graceful. Not only in Maharashtra, but in Delhi too you will find this graceful Paithani sarees in the best quality. At Asha Gautam, there are some top quality of Paithani sarees in India, which you can try out for the event.
Design • The unique pallu of Paithani sareesmakes them unique.Paithanisarees are characterized by an oblique and square design on the border while the pallu is adorned with motifs. Peacock, shikharkhana, bangdimors, asavali, akroti, gazwel, and Ajanta lotus are some of the motifs that are used in the pallu of this saree.
Color • The vegetable dyes used for Paithani sareesare specially prepared and include colors such as purple, lavender, red, ochre, Prussian blue, sky blue, royal blue, magenta, peach, pink, violet, Mirani, Pasila, and Gujri. The kaleidoscopic color effect on these sarees is created through the unique style of weaving. The color used for weaving lengthwise is different from the used width wise. Its unique design woven on its border differentiates it from all other saris.
Threads • Depending on the intricacy of the design on its pallu, it can take anywhere from two months to a year to weave a Paithani saree. It is handwoven and crafted from exquisite silk. The silk threaded sticks used in weaving this saree are very delicate so they require extreme caution. It is the skilled craftsmanship needed to weave these sarees which is one of the reasons for their high price. • Paithani sarees are not just a six-yard fabric but a collector’s item that is passeddown from one generation to the other.