Paithani Silk Saree

The term ‘Paithani’ is derived from the name of the Aurangabad town, ‘Paithan’ (Maharashtra, India). This brand sari is deemed as a rich ornate sari.

The origin of ‘Paithani’ sarees can be traced back to approximately 200 BC! It is commonly believed that there were expert craftsmen in the city of ‘Paithan (which was then known as ‘Supratishthapuram’) during that period and they were skilled in the creation of ‘Paithani’ sarees. Again it is a popular belief that during the primeval period (roughly 200 to 400 BC), superbly created ‘Paithani’ sarees which were woven with fine threads of silver and gold were traded as a barter item for gold in Greece. In our time, ‘Paithani’ work is done using ‘zari’, instead of pure gold cords. ‘Paithani’ work draws inspiration from the majestic Buddhist paintings, as ‘Paithan’ city is situated close to the ‘Ajanta Caves’. As a matter of fact, ‘Paithani’ craft prospered during the reign of Aurangzeb; the ‘Flower Designs’ and the ‘AmarVell’ are the evocative images of the Mughal period. It should be specially noted that the ‘Pune Peshwas’ and the ‘Hyderabad Nizam’ supported Paithani’ very much. The ‘Asawali’ design (blooming vines) stems from the ‘Peshwa’ period.