Paithani Sarees Biography
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Paithani is a variety of sari, named after the Paithan town in Aurangabad Maharashtra state where they are woven by hand. Made from very fine silk, it is considered as one of the richest saris in Maharashtra.
Paithani is characterised by borders of an oblique square design, and a pallu with a peacock design. Plain as well as spotted designs are available. Among other varieties, single colored and kaleidoscope-colored designs are also popular. The kaleidoscopic effect is achieved by using one color for weaving lengthwise and another for weaving widthwise. A pattan (Paithani) is a gold and silk sari. In the revival of Paithani weaving, the production was oriented towards export requirements, while saris were produced only for sophisticated buyers. Paithani evolved from a cotton base to a silk base. Silk was used in weft designs and in the borders, whereas cotton was used in the body of the fabric. Present day Paithani has no trace of cotton. There was a time when silk was imported from China. Now Yeola and Paithan buy silk from Bangalore.Paithani is a sari made of silk and zari. It is a plain weave, with weft figuring designs done on principles of tapestry. Traditionally, Paithan had a coloured, cotton muslin field that often contains considerable supplementary zari patterning. Although in the 19th century, silk fields were also woven.
Paithani saris are silks in which there is no extra weft forming figures. The figuring weave was obtained by a plain tapestry technique. There are three techniques of weaving;Weaving could take between 18 to 24 months, depending upon the complexity of the design. Today there are many weavers who are working for the revival of this treasured weave.In the days of Peshwas, the borders and the pallu were made of pure gold mixed with copper to give it strength. The proportion was 1 kg of gold to 1 tola of copper. The combination was spun into a fine wire called the zari. In recent times, zari is made of silver, coated with gold plating. The borders are created with interlocked weft technique either with coloured silk or zari. In the border woven with a zari, ground coloured silk patterns are added as supplementary weft inlay against the zari usually in the form of flower or a creeping vine. Two types of border are the Narali and the Pankhi.
Even if a very good weaver has woven the main body, a master weaver is needed for the intricate inlay border paths. The borders and the pallu are woven in zari regardless of the colour of the sari. A true Paithani sari is characterised by the borders of an oblique and square design having a pallu with a peacock. They are available in kaleidoscope colours and this effect is achieved by varying the weave. A particular colour is used for weaving lengthwise while another is used width wise. The design woven on the border separates it from all other saris. The greatest specialty of Paithani lies in its pallu wherein various distinctive motifs such as bangdimors, asavali, shikharkhana, gazwel, akroti, Ajanta Lotus are used.
The Paithani sari can also have edges lined with rare gems and precious pearls.Despite the craft being centuries old, the Paithani sari is still woven in the same traditional manner. It is woven with extreme caution as the silk threaded sticks are very fragile. This makes Paithani one such fabric that cannot be matched with any other fabric of its kind. The motifs on pallu can vary vastly from mangoes to peacocks and even lotuses. Some designs are also borrowed from the architecture of the Ajanta Cave. The creation of a Paithani requires skilled labour and artisans having in depth knowledge of the fabric, its threads as well as its dyes. The time taken to create a Paithani can range from anything between two months to a year depending upon the pallu and the border. Its manufacturing can also cost anything from sixty thousand rupees to five lakh rupees. The most common subjects used as inspirations for the embroidery were wedding scenes. As a result the Paithani was not only exquisite but also a vivid vision in silk and gold. The Paithani is an essential part of the bride’s dowry that was expected to have learnt this craft at a very tender age. As it is a dowry luxury, the handicraft depends solely upon occasions such as weddings and other such ceremonies. It is worn by the women folk only on such special occasions. Brides are considered to be the all-rounders if they are well trained in the craft of embroidery of the Paithani in parts of Maharashtra where this handicraft is still considered as matter of pride and prestige.
Paithani is characterised by borders of an oblique square design, and a pallu with a peacock design. Plain as well as spotted designs are available. Among other varieties, single colored and kaleidoscope-colored designs are also popular. The kaleidoscopic effect is achieved by using one color for weaving lengthwise and another for weaving widthwise. A pattan (Paithani) is a gold and silk sari. In the revival of Paithani weaving, the production was oriented towards export requirements, while saris were produced only for sophisticated buyers. Paithani evolved from a cotton base to a silk base. Silk was used in weft designs and in the borders, whereas cotton was used in the body of the fabric. Present day Paithani has no trace of cotton. There was a time when silk was imported from China. Now Yeola and Paithan buy silk from Bangalore.Paithani is a sari made of silk and zari. It is a plain weave, with weft figuring designs done on principles of tapestry. Traditionally, Paithan had a coloured, cotton muslin field that often contains considerable supplementary zari patterning. Although in the 19th century, silk fields were also woven.
Paithani saris are silks in which there is no extra weft forming figures. The figuring weave was obtained by a plain tapestry technique. There are three techniques of weaving;Weaving could take between 18 to 24 months, depending upon the complexity of the design. Today there are many weavers who are working for the revival of this treasured weave.In the days of Peshwas, the borders and the pallu were made of pure gold mixed with copper to give it strength. The proportion was 1 kg of gold to 1 tola of copper. The combination was spun into a fine wire called the zari. In recent times, zari is made of silver, coated with gold plating. The borders are created with interlocked weft technique either with coloured silk or zari. In the border woven with a zari, ground coloured silk patterns are added as supplementary weft inlay against the zari usually in the form of flower or a creeping vine. Two types of border are the Narali and the Pankhi.
Even if a very good weaver has woven the main body, a master weaver is needed for the intricate inlay border paths. The borders and the pallu are woven in zari regardless of the colour of the sari. A true Paithani sari is characterised by the borders of an oblique and square design having a pallu with a peacock. They are available in kaleidoscope colours and this effect is achieved by varying the weave. A particular colour is used for weaving lengthwise while another is used width wise. The design woven on the border separates it from all other saris. The greatest specialty of Paithani lies in its pallu wherein various distinctive motifs such as bangdimors, asavali, shikharkhana, gazwel, akroti, Ajanta Lotus are used.
The Paithani sari can also have edges lined with rare gems and precious pearls.Despite the craft being centuries old, the Paithani sari is still woven in the same traditional manner. It is woven with extreme caution as the silk threaded sticks are very fragile. This makes Paithani one such fabric that cannot be matched with any other fabric of its kind. The motifs on pallu can vary vastly from mangoes to peacocks and even lotuses. Some designs are also borrowed from the architecture of the Ajanta Cave. The creation of a Paithani requires skilled labour and artisans having in depth knowledge of the fabric, its threads as well as its dyes. The time taken to create a Paithani can range from anything between two months to a year depending upon the pallu and the border. Its manufacturing can also cost anything from sixty thousand rupees to five lakh rupees. The most common subjects used as inspirations for the embroidery were wedding scenes. As a result the Paithani was not only exquisite but also a vivid vision in silk and gold. The Paithani is an essential part of the bride’s dowry that was expected to have learnt this craft at a very tender age. As it is a dowry luxury, the handicraft depends solely upon occasions such as weddings and other such ceremonies. It is worn by the women folk only on such special occasions. Brides are considered to be the all-rounders if they are well trained in the craft of embroidery of the Paithani in parts of Maharashtra where this handicraft is still considered as matter of pride and prestige.
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