Lets start viewing this shimmering green masterpiece from the end i.e. the end piece or the pallav which is an intricate intertwining of floral and foliate motifs. Two wide bands of the complex weaving in gold thread are held on all sides by narrow bands of symmetrical floral pattern. This pattern also runs the entire length of the saree at the border. A small fill of flowers also seen atop the border is called the 'jhalar'. The major part of the same is devoid of zari work. The field merges with the pallav and the corners are occupied by two diagonally placed 'butis'. Like all other Indian traditional art, the textile industry was also influenced by Mughal designs. The buti motif is purely Islamic and falls apart from the rest of the pattern that is bound in straight lines. It will be tough to find a competitor for this wonderful creation of the Banarasi weaver.
This description by Renu Rana
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