The Maheshwari Saree – Heartening Revival Of A Fine Tradition

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Unnatisilks.com Maheshwari Handloom Cotton Sarees Online The Maheshwari saree is available in many trendy designs and patterns. These saree is suitable to wear in any season. Maheshwar is a small town in Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is located close to Indore. Earlier it was the capital of Malwa region during the rule of Holkars. It is the centre of handloom weaving. The Maheshwar is today home to the making of one of India’s finest traditional handloom fabrics. There is exclusive uniqueness in designs on both cotton and silk fabrics. The fine sico Maheshwari saree with brilliant use of stripes, checks and exquisite floral borders look graceful. The features of this sarees are its light weight, shiny lustre, and a fine display of colours with brilliant motifs, an attractive pallu and a border to match. The pallu is having colourful stripes in varied colours such as green, pink, magenta, mauve, violet etc. which shows the fabric a fa ntastic look. The border is also adorned with trendy designs and themes. The holkars came as a God-send and the Rehwa society was established in 1978, primarily for employment to women and encouraging the revival of this ethnic art. More than 100 weavers are located in one of the historic buildings of the town, who are engaged in the weaving of this fine fabric. The weaving is done through looms. The loom used in Maheshwari sico are mostly Frame looms. Frame looms which are fixed in a frame and looms peddle will be at the floor level and the weaver will sit on stool and use his hands and legs to weave. The weavers are into this profession traditionally. None of the weavers are trained but they have acquired this unique


skill hereditarily from their ancestors. The art of weaving is passed on by way of vision and practice.


The Maheshwari looms have different buttas or motifs and the borders made on the shuttles involving an intricate system of weaving. It is the finest traditional fabrics that has survived the test of time and regained its former glory. The Maheshwari sico sarees have different patterns and designs. The sarees looks graceful when worn on evening party wear. The sari is also suitable on college going girls, corporate offices, festivals, and wedding ceremonies. The beautiful geometrical block printed motifs on the Maheswari cotton sari having a zari patti border is a refreshing change and makes one comfortable wear through the day. It also suits for corporate office goers, college professors and those engaged in similar professions. It is also preferred for festivals and traditional occasions. Maheswari sico sarees are decorated with thread embroidery; kundans and beads are stylish and could be worn for conference and social gatherings. The printed saris with patch border and za ri pallu are most effective wear and an eyecatching proposition for parties. Unnatisilks, the largest ethnic online Indian shop offers exquisite designer Maheshwari saris for online sale. Our Online shopping store has the widest range of rich Indian Sarees and Salwar kameez. At Unnati Silks, you can buy unique, exclusive collection at affordable price. Unnati has a unique range of fusion salwar kameez where trending designs, patterns and colors have been incorporated in traditional styles of fabric manufacturers, and available in retail and wholesale. You can purchase online at Unnati silks and the products will be dispatched within 24 working hours of placing the order. We have free shipping and Cash on Delivery (COD) facility for


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