The Paithani is more than just a silk saree. It speaks of art, of culture. It is a legacy, an heirloom!
The Paithani saree tell a tale. A tale that is laid deep in history. A tale of silk, of zari. A tale of beauty, elegance and grandeur. A tale of tradition.
Beautifully crafted, with an exquisite zari border, this saree is truly a poem in silk. The Paithani saree is chosen by brides to wear on their special day, especially in Gujarati and Maharashtrian families.
So what is it about the Paithani that is so enticing? Is it the silk, the colours, the designs, the zari? Perhaps its just the sheer richness of it as a whole. Its fabric is woven entirely on handlooms. It is a confluence of gorgeous colours and intricate designs. A simple tabby weave brings together two different coloured threads to achieve a dhoop-chhav effect. The otherwise plain Paithani is given its grandeur by its ornamental zari border and pallav.
From the traditional plain saree with a heavy zari border today's Paithani's are embellished with ethnic motifs like tota-maina (parrot), bangdi-mor (peacock with a round design), asavali (flower and vine), narli (coconut), keri (mango) - all these making the Paithani a perfect blend of the aesthetic and the symbolic.
