Types of Paithani Sarees
This section will give a brief description about the various types of Paithani Sarees available.
A painting from Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad.
"Many of the designs on Paithani came from the flora and
fauna in and around Aurangabad " (Dr. R.S. Morwanchikar a noted historian and
author of "Paithani - A romance in silk and gold")
What is Paithani
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.
A beautiful mehendi (henna) color Paithani with the beautiful golder Padar (Pallu)