Chanderi sari explained
The Chanderi sari is a traditional Koli[1] [2] sari made in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh, India.[3] [4] [5]
History
The weaving culture of Chanderi emerged between the 2nd and 7th centuries. It is situated on the boundary of two cultural regions of the state, Malwa and Bundelkhand. The people of the Vindhyachal Ranges have a wide range of traditions. In the 11th century the trade locations Malwa, Medwa, central India and south Gujarat increased the region's importance.[6]
The Chanderi sari tradition began in the 13th century Around 1350 by Koli weavers.[7] [8]
Themes and motifs
Chanderi saris are produced from three kinds of fabric: pure silk, Chanderi cotton and silk cotton. Traditional coin, floral art, peacocks and modern geometric designs are woven into different Chanderi patterns. The saris are among the finest in India and are known for their gold and silver brocade or zari, fine silk, and opulent embroidery.
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Verma . Garima . The changing craft of Chanderi . 2023-11-02 . Deccan Herald . en.
- Web site: 2023-08-01 . Handloom and Handicraft Mela To be Organised in Nagpur - The Live Nagpur . 2023-11-02 . en-US.
- Web site: Cool textures for hot clime. LALITHAA KRISHNAN. The Hindu. 2013-01-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20120510015203/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/history-and-culture/article2090455.ece. 2012-05-10. dead.
- Web site: Handloom expo in Bhubaneswar. https://web.archive.org/web/20130407052124/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-20/bhubaneswar/36445272_1_handloom-expo-silk-saris-traditional-handlooms. dead. 2013-04-07. The Times of India.
- Web site: 2012: Fashion's firsts. Shefalee Vasudev. livemint.com. 21 December 2012 .
- Chanderi Sari : An age-old legency of the loom https://www.outlookindia.com/traveller/mp/visual-escape/photo-gallery/chanderi-sari-age-old-legacy-loom/
- Web site: This village thanks Aamir, Kareena but. . . . 2023-11-02 . Rediff . en.
- Web site: 2021-07-04 . देशभर में प्रसिद्ध मध्य प्रदेश की चंदेरी साड़ियों का बाजार मंदी के दौर में, स्टाक भरपूर, लेकिन अपेक्षित बिक्री नहीं - Market of Chanderi sarees of Madhya Pradesh famous across the country in recession stock plentiful but not expected sales . 2023-11-02 . Nai Dunia . hi.
