Paithani (Marathi: पैठणी)
Paithani (Marathi: पैठणी) is a
variety of sari, named after the Paithan town in Aurangabad Maharashtra state where they are woven by hand.
Made from very fine silk, it is
considered as one of the richest saris in India.Paithani is characterised by
borders of an oblique square design, and a pallu with a peacock design. Plain as well as spotted
designs are available. Among other varieties, single colored and kaleidoscope-colored designs are also
popular. The kaleidoscopic effect is achieved by using one color for weaving
lengthwise and another for weaving widthwise. A
pattan (Paithani) is a gold and silk sari. In the revival of Paithani weaving, the
production was oriented towards export requirements, while saris were produced only for
sophisticated buyers. Paithani evolved from a cotton base to a silk base. Silk
was used in weft designs and in the borders, whereas cotton was used in
the body of the fabric. Present day Paithani has no trace of cotton. There was
a time when silk was imported from China. Now Yeola and Paithan buy silk from Bangalore.
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