Table of Contents
- 1 What is unique about Paithani saree?
- 2 What is Paithani made of?
- 3 How many types of Paithani are there?
- 4 How many types of paithani are there?
- 5 What is price of real Paithani saree?
- 6 How long is a Paithani saree?
- 7 Which Paithani is best?
- 8 What are the different types of Paithani sarees?
- 9 What makes this Paithani silk hand-woven Fuchsia-blue saree special?
- 10 How much thread is used in a handloom Paithani?
What is unique about Paithani saree?
The paithani saree is famous for its uniqueness. The Paithani style of saree is hand woven silk a rich, ornamental zari pallu and border. What really sets apart Paithani sarees is its unique weaving technique. The entire process – from dyeing of the yarn to weaving – is done by hand.
What is Paithani made of?
Silk
Paithani/Material
Paithani is a variety of saree, named after Paithan region in Maharashtra state where they are woven by hand. Made from very fine mulberry silk, it is considered as one of the richest sarees in Maharashtra.
Why Paithani sarees are costly?
Fashionistas believe that one of the reasons why the paithani saree is expensive is because of the weave. The weave is over 2,000 years old, and it’s usually done in the same technique as the Persian rug. Paithani is an heirloom sari, and once, it was even used as currency because it was so expensive.
How many types of Paithani are there?
Types of paithani Paithani can be classified by three criteria: motifs, weaving, and colours.
How many types of paithani are there?
Why Paithani sarees are expensive?
What is price of real Paithani saree?
Online Shopping at Myntra Price List
Online Shopping at Myntra | PRICE (RS) |
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Mitera Black & Gold-Toned Silk Cotton Woven Design Paithani Saree | Rs. 799 |
Inddus Red & Golden Woven Design Zari Paithani Saree | Rs. 2664 |
Shangrila Creation Navy Blue & Golden Pure Silk Zari Woven Design Paithani Celebrity Saree | Rs. 1557 |
How long is a Paithani saree?
It is usually made for 2 pieces of sari and is about 11.5 meters in length.
What is the price of Paithani saree?
Online Shopping at Myntra Price List
Online Shopping at Myntra | PRICE (RS) |
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Mitera Green Woven Design Silk Blend Paithani Saree | Rs. 2279 |
Varkala Silk Sarees Purple & Red Woven Design Paithani Silk Saree | Rs. 1344 |
MIMOSA Navy Blue & Gold-Toned Art Silk Woven Design Paithani Saree | Rs. 1951 |
Which Paithani is best?
Top 20 Paithani Saree Designs
- Baby Pink And Lilac With Peacock Motifs.
- Parrot Green Body And Orange Embellished Pallu.
- White And Chilli Red Saree With Oblique Border.
- Checked Body And Orange Pallu.
- Purple Saree With Gold Bangdi Booti And Oblique Border.
- Orange Saree With Paisley Design And Real Zari.
What are the different types of Paithani sarees?
Paithani sarees were once upon a time made in cotton, however, nowadays only silk is used. The handloom silk Paithani sarees are available in two varieties – Traditional Paithani and Brocade Paithani. The traditional variety with a 28-inch pallu design usually takes a lesser time to weave as the work is less intricate.
What is Paithani weave?
From then on, Paithani experienced a new lease of life. The Paithani weave was in fact a tapestry weaving technique at first and later came to be used for weaving sarees. Paithani sarees were once upon a time woven from silk threads that came from China and locally made zari that came from real gold and silver thread.
What makes this Paithani silk hand-woven Fuchsia-blue saree special?
Gorgeous Paithani silk hand-woven Fuchsia-Blue saree is accentuated all over with gold pulka motifs. It has a Meenakari Peacock-parrot floral, gold tissue border and gorgeous gold pallu intricate with Meenakari-gold Parrot-paisley.
How much thread is used in a handloom Paithani?
A genuine handloom Paithani uses about 500 grams of silk thread and another 250 grams of zari thread for a regular six yard saree. Nine yard sarees obviously use more raw material and can weight upto 900 grams.