Santipore Saree

Santipur saree finds a very significant place in the traditional Bengal handloom sarees. The name “Santipuri” originates from the name of a place Santipur in Nadia district. It is traditionally woven in fly shuttle frame/pit looms using 80s-100s cotton yarn in wrap and weft with plain border and/or border with extra warp jacquard designs of different characteristics. The uniqueness lies in doubling the thread count through reed (sana) which causes a exceptional reed mark to form in the saree. The number of threads can be increased anywhere between 2-9 threads, with a higher thread count implying a softer and glossier finish. Further, Santipuri sarees maintain a 100×100 thread value; this thread value is rare in other places. One of the several specialties of Santipuri textile is the Nilambari saree, referring to the saree’s deep navy-blue colour. The “pallu” (the falling edge of the saree) is decorated with stripes of varying thickness known as “sajanshoi”.