Question 1

What is the speciality of Paithani Sarees?

Accepted Answer

Paithani sarees are handwoven and made of fine quality silk. Paithani sarees were only made to cater for the sophisticated class making them premium and expensive. The saree evolved from a cotton base to silk through time. It's an eminent part of Maharashtrian culture

Question 2

How many types of Paithani sarees are there?

Accepted Answer

Paithani sarees are of many types based on Motifs, Colours and Weaves.  Motifs include Peacock, Parrots, lotus represented individually into the sarees. They are  Morbangadi Brocade, Munia Brocade, Lotus Brocade  Traditionally, there were only three colours recorded in paithani sarees. They are:  Kalichandrakala (Black Saree with red border.), Raghu (Parrot Green coloured saree.), Shirodak (White coloured saree.)  Based on weaves, Paithanis are categorised into two:  Kadial border saree and Kad/Ekdhoti

Question 3

What is Yeola Paithani saree?

Accepted Answer

Yeola is a town in Nashik, Maharashtra and known to be the biggest manufacturer of Paithani sarees. Yeola Paithani Sarees are woven in wooden looms and are known for their exquisite beauty and craftsmanship.

Question 4

What are Peshwai Paithani sarees?

Accepted Answer

Peshwai paithani sarees are a type of paithani pure silk sarees woven in Yeola and known for its sheer silk quality and grandeur. They were worn by peshwai women during the time of Maratha empire. The sarees were also called as marathi paithani sarees due to its cultural heritage.

Question 5

Where can I get the best paithani saree online?

Accepted Answer

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