Paithani History
This section will give the details of the history of this fabric and the Saree.
From Scriptures
The unique signature of a Paithani is that it's brocade (Pada or Pallu) and it's border made of Zari. The traditional paithani was (and still is made of Pure Silk) and the Zari used to be made out of gold. These days howeved the Zari is made of silver.
From Scriptures
Refernces from Vedas
Satvahana period
Pre-Christ period
Medevial Period
This section will cover the medevial period
Moghul period
This section will cover the history during the Moghul Peiod
Industrial revolution
This section will cover the effects of Industrial revolution.
Recent
This section will cover the more recent history and current state of the insustry.
A beautiful mehendi (henna) color Paithani with the beautiful golder Padar (Pallu)