Beet-Red Handloom Uppada Sari with Brocaded Paithani Pallu and Peacocks All-Over

$495
Every lover of Indian sarees should have one of these seductive silk numbers in her collection. The Paithani variety is the most desirable of Indian silks, coming a close second to its gorgeous Banarasi counterparts. While the latter are definitive trousseau material, Paithanis are a great pick for the glamorous evenings that pepper the new life of the bride. This statement number is dyed a flushed and fermented red across the field, complemented by glistening brocaded gold defining the border and the endpiece. The motifs on the endpiece are best zoomed in on to admire the complexity and the skill that must have gone into the embroidery. Nothing less than the best of your gold would go with the glamour of this Paithani.
Item Code: SDO24
Specifications:
Pure Silk
Dimensions Blouse/Underskirt Tailormade to Size
Handmade
Handmade
Free delivery
Free delivery
Fully insured
Fully insured
Shipped to 153 countries
Shipped to 153 countries
More than 1M+ customers worldwide
More than 1M+ customers worldwide

How are Paithani sarees made?

The art of making Paithani silk sarees originated in the Paithan town in the state of Maharashtra, India. Varieties of designs and patterns are available in these sarees, however, the characteristic features are an oblique square design on the border and plain or spotted designs in the main body. Paithani sarees either come in single colors or Kaleidoscopic colors. They are made of silk and zari. The tradition of making Paithani sarees is many centuries old and this art is continued by skilled craftsmen. The most commonly found motifs found in these sarees are lotus, peacock, flowering vines, swan, parrot, geometrical patterns, etc. Paithani sarees are known for their unique weaving technique. The process of crafting these sarees requires great skills because it is all done by hand. Let us look at the various steps involved in the process mentioned below:

1.Raw Silk threads are dyed

The main raw material used for making a Paithani saree is Mulberry silk which is brought from Bangalore. The silk threads are dipped in hot salt water for about 15 minutes. They are then transferred to cold water using a long rod to remove the excess of impurities. Once they have cleaned, a dye bath is prepared as per the requirement of the color(s). The threads are then again washed 2-3 times to make them more lustrous.
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2. Threads are loaded to the loom

Once the silk threads are dyed, they are transferred to the reels to separate each thread. Next, each thread is loaded to a simple pit or throw shuttle frame loom.
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3. Weaving is carried out

Paithani silk sarees are woven with the Tapestry technique in which the weft yarn of small lengths is returned being interlaced or interlocked with the threads of different weft colors as per the required designs. This is the most time-consuming step and is done very carefully. It usually takes around 1.5 years to complete weaving.
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