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Sarees are an integral part of Indian culture. These are not only popular in the Indian states, in fact, numerous women of different parts of this globe are fascinated with the beauty of Indian sarees and as a result, they keep adding those in their wardrobes. Indian culture has actually given birth to various exotic weaving traditions. Paithani is one of those. This traditional craft dates to 200 BC and till date these sarees are widely worn by Maharashtrian women during religious and social functions. Besides, these sarees also works as the precious possession of a family as the Maharashtrian saas pass these on to her bahus.

Different types of Paithani sarees:

 Paithani sarees can be of different types. The majority of these are classified by the weaving styles, the colors on display and the motifs created on these sarees. Here are the details of some of the types:

1. A famous motif found of different paithani sarees is the Bangadi Mor. These sarees come with bangle shaped designs decorated on the pallu. Along with the design of a dancing peacock, this motif adds a royal touch and royal appeal to the sarees. Therefore, these sarees are really expensive.
2. Another popular motif of paithani sarees is the lotus brocade. Here, the lotus motif is found on the pallu or border of the saree in more than five to eight shades.
3. Munia brocade is another well known motif, which is basically an embellishment of parrot. This green bird motif is neatly woven on the borders and pallu drapes of paithani sarees.
4. Paithani sarees weaved in kad or ekdhoti styles with paisa buttis or wattanaand narali borders are hot trends during weddings.
5. Some of the paithani sarees also come with some design weaves that add a great touch of royalty. Common examples of these sarees are interlocked styles or kadiyal borders.
   
6. Sirodhak is another simple yet elegant form of paithani sarees, which is available in pure white color.
   
7. The paithani sarees are also noticed with various styles created with colors like kalichandrakala or black sarees with red borders that denote the power of goddess Kali. Besides, Raghu is another style of paithani saree where the beauty of parrot is worshipped in green color.