The Maheshwari saree comes from the Maheshwar town of Madhya Pradesh. The tradition of handloom weaving in Maheshwar has been prevalent since the 5th century. Legends say that Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar invited craftsmen from Surat and Malwa and employed them in Maheshwar to design exclusive saree for gifting the visitors of the royal palace. This is how the tradition of Maheshwari saree came into being.
Chanderi sarees show the blend of different culture and differ from Maheshwari saree in the weaving style and patterns. They also slightly differ in the border design.
Maheshwari Handloom works, Maheshwar
Maheshwar is a town near Indore (only a few kilometers distance) and you can find the authentic Maheshwari sarees at the factory price here. You can book a taxi to travel from Indore to Maheshwar.
Address: 26, Laxmi Bai Marg, Maheshwar, Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh 451224, India
