Description
Maheshwari Sarees derives its name from the town “Maheshwar” located on the banks of river Narmada in the state of Madhya Pradesh from India. These Pure Silk Cotton sarees are hand woven by the artisan clusters in Maheshwar which has been preserved since 5th century. The tale of its origin goes back to 18th century in Holkar Dynasty in Malwa region. Maheshwar was the capital city of Malwa estate and the ruling warrior Queen Ahilyabai Holkar ordered weavers of Maheshwar and Surat to form a team and design a special saree of 9 yards, to be gifted to royal guest and relatives. The first saree was designed by Maharani (Queen) herself. The sarees have a royal grace and you can see the influence of architecture of Maheshwar towns in its simple yet graceful, lustrous, light weight weaves. Some of the popular designs are Mat or “Chatai”, floral or Chameli ka Phool, which still finds its place in these sarees.
The saree has huge demand across handloom saree lovers in India and international market in United Kingdom, France and Germany.
Maheshwari loom product has been hand-loomed mistreatment the standard technique. This inexperienced color elegant piece may be a handcrafted product and it’d have sure irregularities that boost its distinctive charm. The classic Maheshwari sarees were thought-about as an emblem of aristocracy, throughout the Maratha Holkar reign. The fine designed borders and motifs on Maheshwar sarees still remains distinct in today’s era. These sarees titled with ancient jewelry area unit an ideal decide for any great occasion.
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