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Handloom Sarees are woven in Cotton as well as Silk. While Cotton Sarees with indigenous varieties of short staple Cotton originated first, the local varieties of wild Silk, called Tussar, Eri, Muga and Mulberry were also used for exclusive purposes. However, Cotton remains the most dominant fibre in the history of Indian textiles. Due to the climatic conditions, Cotton has always been the preferred fabric of the masses in India for everyday wear as well as for special occasions. The Silk variety was patronized by the royalty and the elite. It is only since the last century that the common masses, with their rising economic status, have become more inclined to Silk Sarees for a bride’s trousseau or for select occasions.
Even with multicultural dimensions of the Indian society and intermittent explorations with the new forms of textiles over the centuries, one important thread of continuity still exists: the Saree. Cross cultural influences, however, have only led to the further expansion of its visual language and orientation. In fact, these influences have made the craft richer by lending their characteristics to the cultural ethos of the times.
When one thinks about traditional Indian attire then sari is probably the first thing that comes to mind. Sari is primarily a long piece of cloth that is unstitched and usually 6 yards in length and is draped in a particular pattern. India is a land where unity lies in diversity and the there are different kinds of saris in India as well that change when you travel from state to state. Bengali sari is one of the most popular ones and their fame is not recent as they have a rich story to tell.When it comes to Bengali saree, then Baluchari saris and tant saris are the two most popular types that one will come across. The tant saris became quite famous during the period when the Mughals used to reign in India. The British people tried hard to ruin the tant sari business in India but history bears witness to the fact that they did not succeed in their endeavors. The Baluchari saris on the other hand got their name from a small village in Bengal by the name of Baluchari and it was in the 18th century that Murshid quli Khan, who was the nawab of Bengal brought the art of making Baluchari saris from Dhaka.The Bengali sarees both Baluchari and tant are highly inspired by the rich Indian culture and are definitely a symbol of Bengal which is famous not only in the country but across the world. The Baluchari saris take their inspiration from the mythological scenes as they can be seen woven on the pallu of these saris. The Baluchari saris from Bengal have been awarded with the status of being the ‘Geographical Indication of India.The tant saris are woven all over West Bengal but places such as Hooghly, Nadia and Murshidabad can be regarded as the hubs of these saris. The weaving methods used for making these saris are traditional and the outcome is a light and colorful sari that is popular all over. The Baluchari saris are mainly manufactured in Murshidabad.
A Saree is usually forty-five to fifty-two inches wide and could be anywhere between four to nine yards long. The dimensions are governed by the manner in which it is draped. There are numerous ways in which a Saree can be draped, each signifying its origin and the weaver’s socio-cultural identity, including the community or region it comes from. Traditionally, each region of India reflects a unique manner in which its womenfolk have draped a Saree.
As a product, the traditional Saree is recognized by the way it is designed and woven. Its surface is clearly divided into three distinct parts- the Body, the Border and the Pallav or the end piece.
The Body covers the central portion of the Saree that is draped around by the person and usually pleated in front of the navel. The design and ornamentation of this part is such that the ornamented areas are visible when the garment is draped.
The Border, a relatively heavier part than the body, runs through the entire length of the Saree along the selvedge. The selvedge itself is integrated in the border and its design. Not only do the borders enhance the Saree’s aesthetic appeal, but also provide additional weight at the edge that facilitates the fall of the Saree. The border design also reflects the individuality and the social status of the weaver.
The most celebrated and therefore the most flaunted part of the Saree is its Pallav. All draping styles, that ever prevailed, have liberally emphasized the Pallav. The craftsmanship of a handloom weaver and his innate design sensibilities come to the fore here. The pattern created on the Pallav is not replicated anywhere else on the Saree and this is what makes the Pallav special and exclusive.
Traditionally created by the Hindu Salvi caste and traded to South–East Asia by the Muslim Vohra community, this costly and high status oriented Patola sarees were worn by the Vohras and well off Jains and Hindus (Brahmins and Bhatia traders) for weddings and other propitious occasions. The sarees became symbol of status and part of wedding brocade dresses and from then on, are regarded as best pure silk bridal wears.Patola sarees generally have the basic design motifs like animals, flowers, human figures and birds. Now-a-days some geometrical designs have attracted the wearers that gained momentum from the age-old traditional Muslim architectural designs. Some ikkat sarees are enriched with Kundan and Zardosi sequins for special occasions. The typical feature of the fabric is the brocade like heavy texture. The pallus or anchals are elaborate and the dazzling borders are adorned with warm colors and rich motifs.
The double ikkat sarees are with motifs of parrots, flowers, elephants and dancing figures and are primarily used by Jains and Hindus as wedding brocade dresses. Geometric and floral designs are preferred by Muslim Vohra communities as they regard it best ‘pure silk bridal wear’. Sarees with plain dark colored body and motifs of women and birds treated as special variety of Patola, known as Nari Kunj, are greatly cherished by Maharashtrian Brahmins.Patola sarees are a treasure collection especially for women all over the world. Handloom silk saree and Khadi silk apparels from India have their own appeal to various classes of people all over the world as they are used by various fashion designers as their base work. It was very difficult to get hold of an original Patola saree as they are woven by handful of weavers only and are not abundant as South Indian silk sarees or printed silk sarees.
Patola sarees are beautiful that can be used for formal occasions even.
Apart from its beautiful look many women like to wear this saree to satisfy their status need. Double ikkat type of Patola saree made in patan is very difficult to produce. The procedure involves great care and skill. In double ikkat type of sarees both side of sarees have a same look so women can wear it from any side. Women who have allergic to colors can use these sarees made up of natural colors.
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