Baluchari Wedding Sarees - A Correct Choice for Bengalis'


Murshidabad a famous Mughal city of Westbengal has got a rich tradition. Murshidabad is the main producer of this garment but presently Bishnupur
and its surrounding places and Samudranagar of Hooghly District have got quite a number of weaves of this saree. Both India and Bangladesh are the highest
places to appreciate this garment. Both silk and cotton threads are used to weave this garment. These saris are famous and unique because of the stories depicting
the scenes of Ramayana and Mahabharats. Also the pallu and borders are beautifully decorated with Mughal and British era influences motifs. The sarees depicts the lives
of the Nawabs of Bengal-women smoking Hookahs,driving horses etc. It takes two craftsmen to work for almost a week to produce a single saree.

                         

These saris have three things in common the traditional border of Meenakari,Swarnachari and two colour thread weave.Bengali's can't exclude these saris from
festive occasions and weddings. Nowadays pure cotton and silk are costly and needs a lot of maintainence so polyester threads are also used to make these saris.
Cotton is mixed with fibres of banana and bamboo shoots and dyes are fruits, flower, leaves and vegetables. Wooden Blocks are made to form designs on saris. These wooden
carved and sculpted by artisans.

Weavers live a healthy life and next generations are also encouraged towards weaving.  


Murshidabad, Bengali sari, Ramayana and Mahabharats, Weddings, Weaving

Comments

  1. Vikram2317 July 2023 at 06:46

    Here is a lovely array of silk saris for weddings. This is a good post, so I'm happy to have found it. Srangar is the ideal place to get Kanjivaram Sarees For Wedding if you want to purchase one for a wedding. I hope you will be posting more in the future because I am constantly looking for high-quality blogs. Gratitude for this.

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  2. gokulswetha20 December 2023 at 05:11

    Celebrate the splendor of Chennai's heritage with Traditional Kanjivaram Sarees, a timeless embodiment of cultural richness. Adorned with vibrant colors and intricate zari motifs, these sarees weave together tradition and elegance seamlessly. Each drape narrates a story of skilled craftsmanship, capturing the essence of Chennai's artistic legacy. The luxurious silk and traditional weaving techniques make Traditional Kanjivaram Sarees an unparalleled choice for those seeking authenticity and grace. Embrace the cultural heritage of Chennai with these sarees, where every thread whispers tales of tradition and refinement.

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