Paithani Saree & Fabrics

The art of Paithan is more than 2000 years old. The weavers of Paithani sari and fabrics are mainly in Paithan Taluka of Aurangabad District and Yeola Taluka of Nashik district in Maharashtra. The Paithani sari was traditionally a part of the trousseau of every Maharashtrian bride. A special feature of Paithani is that it is woven without the assistance of a mechanical contrivance like a jacquard or Jala. Paithani sari is characterized by borders of an oblique square design and a pallu with a peacock design. The design framework is linear and exquisite, enameled floral birds especially the peacock and parrot (munia) forms are woven in gold on the “pallav and border”.