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Saree Weaving~Paramakudi

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 11:41:15 +0000

A perfect formal attire having soft 80’s combed cotton, the intricate jacquard thread borders, with unique tie and design in the borders and pall. Moreover, the coarse and rustic 60’s cottons make them a comfortable wear and also provides a good drape. The Paramakudi sarees are weaved by a community known as the Saurashtrians who migrated to the region of Tamil Nadu about 900 years ago. The Puthinam variation has a contemporary touch which gives it a new and modern touch, making it a saree for everyone.

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Saree Weaving~Manamedu

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Sat, 20 Nov 2021 14:57:07 +0000

The Manamedu sarees have earned their reputation for being durable and gorgeous cotton-zari sarees that imbibe the culture of South India. These sarees have a tremendous amount of cultural significance attached to them. Moreover, the design of these sarees can be seen as simplistic, yet contemporary which makes them the perfect fit for everyone. The elegant stripes done on them, make them stand out and also make the wearer feel graceful and beautiful.

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Saree Weaving ~ Dindigul

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:28:48 +0000

All over India, from north to south, east to west- there are not only a variety of sarees produced, but each of these sarees differ in terms of small intricacies such as the material, production technique, and design. Therefore, the sarees produced by each state convey the history, tradition, and rituals of that particular state.

The city of Dindigul is known for its handloom industry and the cotton and silk sarees that the Saurashtrian weavers design and create here. These sarees are lightweight sarees decorated with zari work and are suitable for different occasions. The patterns and designs of the saree draw inspiration from the temples of South India and other cultural aspects of Dindigul. These sarees display a perfect combination of beauty and strength just like Indian goddesses. These sarees are offered in a spectrum of colours- all the way from deep magentas to light purples and mauve, from crystal clear whites to dark ashy blacks and from marigold coloured yellows to temple blues. The Dindigul sarees can be seen as stories of individuals finely knitted into a piece of cloth and the cultural identity of this city and state.

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Saree Weaving ~ Thirubuvanam

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Mon, 10 May 2021 11:57:26 +0000

Motifs of checks, stripes, geometrical patterns, birds, temples, flowers, leaves, fruits- name it and you’ll find it on the Thirubuvanam saree. These sarees are not only considered to be rich in quality due to the fine silk usage but also aesthetically pleasing and durable. These are thick ‘three-ply sarees’ with one side of the border woven in real silver or golden zari. They occupy a significant position in the South Indian culture and play an essential role in conveying the craftsmanship of the weaver and his journey.

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