Sanskrutisilk.com Paithani & Silk Sarees

ABOUT US:

Paithani at ’Sanskrutisilk.com' are entirely weaved on traditional handloom and from very reliable weavers which guarantees it's authenticity.

Sanskruti Silk is a one stop shop for saree lovers. Taking into account the richness and beauty of the 6 yard wonder from different parts of India, we at ‘Sankruti Silk’ continually strive to further enhance and spread its glory by providing customers with authentic and quality garment.
Apart from our beloved Paithani, our collection includes prominent traditional and beautiful sarees from different parts of India, including, Banarasi, Chanderi, Maheshwari, Kanjivaram, Lakhanavi to name a few.

We understand the happiness of buying a beautiful saree at a reasonable price. We at ‘Sanskruti Silk’ not only provide that happiness, but also enhance it by delivering it in a beautifully handcrafted box, which compliments to the look and feel of the saree.
The beauty and quality of sarees from ‘Sanskruti Silk’ speaks for itself

Contact:

Mrs. Anjali
Mobile - +91-9028003184
Email - info@sanskrutisilk.com


ABOUT PAITHANI:

Paithani (Marathi: पैठणी) is a variety of saree, named after the Paithan town in Aurangabad Maharashtra state where they are woven by hand. Made from very fine silk, it is considered as one of the richest sarees in Maharashtra.
Paithani is characterized by borders of an oblique square design, and a pallu with a peacock design. Plain as well as spotted designs are available. Among other varieties, single colored and kaleidoscope-colored designs are also popular. The kaleidoscopic effect is achieved by using one color for weaving lengthwise and another for weaving widthwise.

Motifs:

SAREE:
Due to proximity to the Ajanta caves, the influence of the Buddhist paintings can be seen in the woven Paithani motifs:
The Kamal or lotus flower on which Buddha sits or stands
The Hans motif
The Ashraffi motif
The Asawalli (flowering vines), became very popular during the Peshwa's period
The Bangadi Mor, peacock in bangle
The Tota-Maina
The Humarparinda, peasant bird
The Amar Vell
The Narali motif, very common
Small motifs like circles, stars, kuyri, rui phool, kalas pakhhli, chandrakor, clusters of 3 leaves, were very common for the body of the sari.

PALLU:
Muniya, a kind of parrot used in borders and always found in green colour with an occasional red touch at the mouth
Panja, a geometrical flower-like motif, most often outlined in red
Barwa, 12 strands of a ladder; 3 strands on each side
Laher, design is done in the centre to strengthen the zari
Muthada, a geometrical design
Asawali, a flower pot with a flowering plant
Mor, a peacock


TRADITIONAL COLORS:

The dominant traditional colours included:

Pophali - yellow
Red
Lavender
Purple
Neeligunji - sky blue
Magenta
Motiya - peach pink
Brinjal - purple
Pearl pink
Peacock - blue/green
Yellowish green
Kusumbi - violet red
Pasila - red and green
Gujri - black and white
Mirani - black and red