What is Paithani?
Paithani is a Maharashtrian style saree. It was first founded in Paithan, a town in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. It is a rick fabric that employs pure silk threads strongly handwoven with silver zari threads. It is widely renowned for its oblique square and peacock design. It is an offering of Indian heritage with rich designs closely woven into the fabric. To own a Paithani in India is like owning treasure. What is Paithani made of exactly? It is woven out of pure silk fabric to get the desired look for the perfect occasion. There are three types of silk threads that are used in order to make a paithani: Charkha: This is widely used. It is cheap, dull and uneven. Ciddle-Gatta: Fine quality silk, thin shear, shiny, smooth and even. China silk: Very expensive to use. Here are a few features of a pure Paithani Saree: Colours Paithani Sarees come in a lot of colours. These colours are made out of vegetable dyes. The dominant traditional colours include the following: Pophali - y