Stories Behind Different Saree Prints

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Zari Weaving

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Kantha Embroidery

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Patola Weaving

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Pichwai Painting

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Chikankari

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Madhubani

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Block Printing

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Stories Behind Different Saree Prints

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Zari Weaving

Traditionally, woven with real gold and silver threads, this technique dates back to the Mughal era symbolising grandeur and opulence

Kantha Embroidery

Once a form of quilt-making, Kantha embroidery from West Bengal use stitches to create floral, animal, and folklore-inspired motifs

Patola Weaving

Patola sarees from Gujarat are handwoven using a rare double ikat technique, where both warp and weft threads are dyed before weaving

Pichwai Painting

Inspired by Rajasthan's temple murals, Pichwai and Phad sarees depict Lord Krishna's life, cows, and lotus motifs

Bandhej

A signature of Gujarat and Rajasthan, it is made by tightly tying small sections of fabric in different styles and dyeing them in bright hues

Chikankari

Originating in Lucknow, Chikankari is an intricate hand embroidery technique using white muslin thread featuring delicate floral and paisley motifs

Madhubani

Originating from Bihar, Hand-painted Madhubani sarees from Bihar depict mythological stories and nature-inspired motifs

Block Printing