The History of bengal Handloom
The weaving industry of Bengal has conquered the trauma of division and has kept alive the tradition of handloom sarees of highly varied and stylized hand weaving for decades. Weaving saris in the looms of rural Bengal is not only improved in terms of quality. They are different from any sari maker in terms of their lively appearance and rich designs.
The original weaving sarees of Bengal are woven in looms. A single premium quality hand-woven sari can sometimes take up to two years to weave completely.
Different types of fibers are used to make these rich and unique saris. Let's take a look at the wide range of Bengal Handloom Sarees which are also appreciated in the international market.
If we want to find the history of Jamdani, we have to go back sometime. The history of this sari dates back to 321-185 BC. Praising this traditional 'muslin', the Greek ambassador Megasthenes wrote: "These are the saris which adorned the court of Chandragupta Maurya for about five years (302 - 298 BC)." The premium quality muslin prescribed by Megasthenes is considered to be the predecessor of 'Jamdani', one of the best looms in Bengal.
The fine thread work combined with the best quality premium fabric gives the Jamdani saree a perfectly exquisite look. The isolated weaving technique is used to weave jamdani in looms, both in terms of time and labour intensive. Originally cotton was the preferred fabric for weaving jamdani, but to meet the demand of the contemporary market, different varieties of cotton, silk and even silk and cotton blends are now used.
Jamdani is available in different varieties. Prices vary widely depending on the motif and the fabric used. Just as imitations of jamdani are available at lower prices, real jamdani is also available at higher prices.
Weaving sarees has a historical reputation as it is a tradition of Bengal. Weaved saris are known for their light texture. These are considered to be an ideal regular garment for the humid tropical climate of Bengal.
Weaving series are woven from pure cotton cloth. There are different types and crafts in tent sarees depending on the thread count.
These specially woven saris with unique motifs and patterns are very popular in special regions of Bengal. The "Shantipuri" saris made in Shantipur of Nadia district are woven with cotton yarn from the 600s to 100s.
Again, the "Dhaniyakhali" saris made in Dhanyakhali in Hooghly district are woven with cotton yarn from the '60s and 100's and extra wrapping from the 2's / 100's or 2's / '60s. Weaving saris from "Phulia" are very popular.
The use of different qualities of cotton yarn and the use of different designs and patterns give these saris their characteristic quality and attractiveness which will surely be cherished by the wearers.
Bengal, home to more than 50,000 weavers, has a rich history of handloom silk production. Murshidabad silk sari, which is known as Murshidabad silk. This sari has a history dating back to the 16th century.
These silk saris are woven into looms. The weavers of Murshidabad and Bishnupur weave these exotic sandalwood saris of Bengal in a hereditary manner.
Malda district of West Bengal is famous for snow silk sarees. This sari, made from pure shell silk, is very popular among the Bengalis. Gorod and Matka are some of the other types of silk that have enriched the quality of Bengali sarees.
Ghicha, Gachi Tushar, Jute Silk, Mulmul Silk, Onkari Silk, Tissue Silk, Barroso Silk and Knoll Silk sarees have further enhanced the tradition of handloom sarees.
The weaving industry of Bengal has come a long way effectively. Various unique sari fabrics have been made in this glorious journey.
Attracted by the artistic ideas of skilled designers, Bengali weaved sarees have got a new, artistic touch which has further glorified the traditional Bengali sarees.
Designer spinning silk
Designer weaving saris made from natural cotton or silk are unique in countless designs and are hand-decorated.
These saris are now the centre of aristocratic fashion in Bengal. These saris are woven by making an original piece with six yards which are only possible by an experienced authentic craftsman.
These hand-worked jamdani, tents and silks woven by designers have added a whole new dimension to Bengali sarees. Zari, stones, pearls and beads are used to create beautiful and innovative motifs in hand-woven saris.
Weaving saris of the original design is quite expensive. But if you consider the time and labour spent by the artisans to make a single piece of this saree which can easily be called the creation of art, I think you will find the price quite acceptable.
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