anbhule paithani yeola KNOW YOUR CRAFT: PAITHANI | |||
| Technique | Handloom | Distinguishing factor | Looks exactly the same on both sides |
| Place of origin | Paithan, Aurangabad, Maharashtra | Materials used | Silk thread and zari |
| Manufacturing hubs | Yeola, Maharashtra | Time taken to weave | 1 month to 2 years depending on the intricacy |
| Type of fabric | Silk | Varieties | Traditional Paithani and Brocade Paithani |
| Colours | Basic colours like red, yellow, blue, purple, peach-pink, green and magenta | Price | Rs.7,000 to Rs,250,000 depending on the work |
| Motifs | Mor (peacock), bangadi mor (bangle with four peacocks and lotus), tota-maina (parrot-maina), Ajanta lotus, asavali (vines and flowers), koyari (mango shape) and akruti (almond shape). | Care | Do not wash after every use. Dry clean and wrap it in soft cloth or mul. |
Monday, April 1, 2019
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