Paithani saree is a very popular Marathi saree. The saree is from a town named Paithani in Maharashtra. It is well known for its hand-woven silk sarees and its bright combination of colours. You can easily identify the original Paithani sarees by their characters and features. The characteristic features of these sarees are the peacock designed pallu with vibrant zari works. Kaleidoscopic design is another unique feature of this saree by weaving one coloured thread bread-wise and another coloured length-wise. Various other motifs are also available in the designer Paithani sarees. The border and pallu are the main highlights of the Paithani saris. It is also considered one of India’s richest saree, which is exported to various other countries.

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History of Paithani Sarees:

In case you are wondering what makes them a popularly sought choice, here are some things you should know about Paithani saris.

• Paithani dates back to the Satavahana Dynasty who ruled between the second century BC and the second century AD.
• This fine silk handloom sarees get their name from the town in which they originated, Paithani, located in Aurangabad; Maharashtra flourished during the Mughals era, particularly during the rule of Aurangzeb. He used to punish Jamdani weavers for encouraging them to produce something creative and novel. Hence Paithani introduced various novelties in the appearance of the traditional Paithani.
• When the Paithani weaving industry experienced a setback with the Industrial Revolution and with the appearance of the British rule, in the 17th century, the Peshwas took the responsibility upon themselves to promote the craft, and consequently, settled Paithani weavers in Yeola, which is now the manufacturing hub for Paithani. From then on, Paithani experienced a new life.
• One of Paithani sarees’ specialities is while it is available in both six and nine yards, the most interesting part about the Paithani handloom is that both sides of the saree look the same. Even the border and pallu! This is a sign of a handloom Paithani.

Special Features of Paithani Sarees:

So what makes these sarees different from the other traditional handloom drapes of India? Read along to know: