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Maheshwari Sarees- The Story of a Royal Fabric showing Elegance and Rich History of a Legendary Queen.

THE STORY

Maheshwari Silk Sarees has its origin from Maheshwar a town of Madhya Pradesh on the banks of River Narmada. During the 5th Century Maheshwar was the capital of legendary queen Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar, as per the legend, Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar invited weavers from Surat and Malwa and recruited them in Maheshwar to create and design this exclusive saree for gifting to the visitors of the royal palace.

Sarees At Maheshwar

Ghats of Maheshwar

The Queen of Maheshwar

FUN FACT

Actually, the queen is the designer of the Maheshwari Saree Patterns. This is how Maheshwari Sarees originated. These Sarees were weaved only for the Ladies of royal families and that is why demand and Production were reduced considerably after Independence in 1947. But in 1979 with the efforts of local NGOs this art was restored and now this Fabric is famous for its pattern, elegance, and lightweight. A great choice for celebrations/Party wears during summers

Handlooms of Maheshwar

The Maheshwari Fabric

MAKE AND MATERIAL

Maheshwari Sarees are hand-woven and designed with elegant motifs inspired by the designs on walls and forts of

Maheshwar. This Saree is handcrafted with the best quality silk and cotton threads using the same old handloom

techniques of the 5th Century, with the same old Royal and elegant touch. These Sarees are made with both original as well as artificial silk mixed with cotton.

The Signature Pallu of Maheshwari Sarees is quite unique with five stripes, Alternatively Three Coloured and Two

White-colored stripes.

The Maheshwari are generally woven in five popular weaves

• The Plain Kind: Chandrakala, Baingani Chandrakala.

• Striped and Check Technique Parbi, Beli & Chandratara.

The Famous Patterns of Maheshwari Sarees are “Chatai” (Mat pattern), “Chameli” (Floral Pattern), “Diamond” and

Karnphool Patterns Now in Modern Wold Maheshwari Fabric is also used to make the below products:

• Sarees

• Dupattas

• Stoles

• Salwar Kameez

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