Paithani Sari

2014.2

Paithani Sari

2014.2

Description

An essential part of the Maharashtrian wedding, the paithani sari got its name after the Paithan town in Aurangabad, Maharashtra state. Paithan (old Pratishthan) was a well-known trade centre in ancient times. These saris are handwoven from very fine silk thread. The unique speciality of the paithani is its border and pallu that is generally in contrast with the sari's butidar or plain ground. The jari based pallu has a pattern woven in silk. A special dhoop-chav (light-shade) effect is achieved by bringing two different coloured threads together during the process of weaving.
Gift of Anita Garware

Collection

Textiles and Costumes of India

Object Type

Sari

Material

Silk with brocade

Schools/Culture/Period

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Technique

Brocade

Date

20th century CE

Location

Paithan, Maharashtra

Dimension

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