The
most well-known Silk sari,
which carry its legendary name,
is the Baluchari sari - a
product of exquisite design and
fabulous weaving technique.
Produced in the town of Baluchar
in Baluchari sarees are
nation and world wide popular
because of their artistic and
unique design. 'Baluchari' is
one of the most popular weaving
techniques of Bengal.
Fabric in Baluchari Sari
Silk weaving of Baluchar
continues to be an important
landmark of Bengal's handloom
tradition. Baluchari sarees are
woven in Bengal silks which are
much acclaimed in the world
over, since ancient times. Like
silk, cotton baluchari sarees
are also woven in a fascinating
and exquisite range. The cloth
is very fine and transparent
wi7th a soft drape.
The Baluchari sari is bound to
wow you with its intricate
patterns and ornamental works.
This sari from Bengal is
appropriate as bridal wear as
well as party wear. Baluchari
sari weaving is derived from the
famous muslin of Bengal. The
history of Baluchari sari dates
back to the 18th century, when
this sari was woven by the
weavers of a small village named
Baluchar in Murshidabad district
of Bengal. Before the British
occupation of Bengal, the art of
Baluchari sari weaving was
patronized by the nawabs or
rulers of Muslimabad. However,
during the British rule this art
of Baluchari sari weaving
declined. It was in the later
half of the 20th century,
Baluchari sari weaving was
revived by Subho Thakur, a
famous artist of India. He
invited weavers to reinvent the
tradition of Baluchari sari
weaving.
The center of modern Baluchari
sari weaving shifted from
to in World Wise The
motifs woven on the famous silk
of Bishnupur are influenced by
the culture of the region. The
intricately designed anchals or
pallus depict scenes from Indian
mythologies.
Banarasi Kuthi has an online
sari shop where you can shop for
Baluchari saris.
Two types of silk threads from
two different regions of the
country-Bangalore and West
Bengal are used for the
weaving-one set vertically and
the order horizontally.
The silk threads are put in
boiling water and the next day
tied with a rope and put into
hot colours. Extra colour is
then drained out and the threads
are put into the spinning wheel.