Origin and History The beautiful conception of the Maheshwari saree dates back to 18th century Madhya Pradesh. These sarees were first found and produced in the town of Maheshwar, hence the name. These sarees were initially made of pure Silk, but with the passage of time, Cotton was also one of the major fabrics used for these exquisitely designed sarees. The interesting legend behind these sarees is of Queen Ahilyabai Holkar who ordered various craftsman and artisans from Malwa and Surat to design a special saree with 9 yards, which later came to be known as the Maheshwari sarees. These ...
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Chanderi is a town situated in Ashoknagar district of Madhya Pradesh, India. weaving pattern in Chanderi produces finely textured fabrics of silk and cotton embellished with zari woven work. Motifs on the fabric come in varied designs from traditional coin and flowers to geometrical shapes. Chanderi fabric is known for its sheer texture, lightweight, and glossy transparency, setting it apart from textiles produced en masse in factories. The thread used is of extremely fine quality and never comes out even after long use, retaining the fabric’s appearance for long. Chanderi Weaving focuses mainly on Motifs and Pallu weaving While Maheshwari has ...
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