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TYPICAL COLOURS & CLASSIFICATIONS

Paithani comes in various colors. Some are pure and some resulting from the amalgamation of different colored yeans in the weave. Usually the dominant color in the border and Pallu is different from that of the body. The local name for the Paithani colors are aboli (peach-pink), Firozi (White-red pale green), Gujri (black white blend), kaali chandrakala, Mirani (Black red blend), orphankhi (green-blue blend), Motia (Pale pink) and Neeligunji (Blue), Pasila (red-pink green blend), Pophali (Yellow), Samprus (green-red), Sankirodak (White), Uddani (a fainterblack), Vangi (aubegine purple). The darker shades of tones of red, green, blue, yellow are more popular.

Paithani Saree can be classified by motifs, weaving, and colours. In terms of motifs, it can be identified by Bangadi mor which means peacock in a bangle or in a bangle shape; or by Munia brocade which means depiction of parrots; or  Lotus brocade where there is a depiction of lotus. In terms of weaving, it can be identified as Kadiyal border saree which describes the method of interlocking; or Kad/ Ekdhoti where a single shuttle is used for weaving of weft.  In terms of color, it can be classifies as Kalichandrakala which is a pure black saree with a red border; or Raghu  which is a parrot green color saree; or Shidrok which is a pure white saree. The average price of a Paithani saree begins at rupees 6,000 upto rupees 500,000. The time taken to manufacture and the cost depends completely on the type of design and weave.