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Source (Google.com.pk)Touch of Class is synonym for the Paithani which is royal, cultural legacy of Indian tradition. We named our brand Touch of Class because our aim is not only offer you a textile of tradition and culture but inherently impart the royal touch that was enjoyed only by the Royalties in Past.
What is Paithani Saree ? What History it Carries ?
Paithani Saree is the foremost and finest traditional saree made from Pure Silk and precious metal thread (Gold & Silver) well known as zari. Paithani is weaved on primitive tapestry looms operated manually. It is thus completely hand woven textile and takes anywhere between 1 month to 2 years to finish depending upon design and intricate features it brings. Generally each Paithani is designed individually and bear unique features and combinations. Lower range Paithanies are therefore have common and repetitive features compared to higher range ones those made individually. Traditionally Paithani was worn on special occasions like weddings, festivals, celebration by royalties and riches but being affordable to everyone today, it is also used as an attire of specialty in social gatherings, business meetings. Read complete article on history of Paithani here.
How Paithani is made ?
Paithani Saree is the foremost and fine weaving by delicate hands and concentrated mind. Kindly read ART page and go thru these images for a closer look. A video will give you a great sense of this painstaking art. A common question on the pricing of Traditional Border and Brocade Border Saree can be answered by there technique of weaving. Read this for a quick difference.
Authentic Paithani Vs Bangalore-Dharmavaram-Banaras Variants ?
Paithani Saree, for its demand and admiration but more importantly due to its value are manufactured on semi-automatic and power looms in Hyderabad, Bangalore and Banaras. They look more intricate and with attractive colors. Ability of CAD-CAM enhances details and thus attract most customers at first look. Looking at quick money, most sellers/dealers will not tell you the truth. Look for too precise symmetry and minute details which are characteristics of machine made Paithani besides the rear appearance. [Identify real paithani tips]
Do you take custom orders ? [Visit: Make my Dream Paithani]
We are specialized in custom designed Paithani Sarees. We have over 1400 designs made so far and each Paithani we make is uniquely designed as per clients dream.. Please note that custom made Paithani take more time than usual as it require making of it from scratch. Common designs can be made into different combinations of color, Border and Pallu in reasonable time. We always welcome custom orders without any limit and attempt to do our best in providing the same. Due to uniqueness of each custom made Paithani, we do not display them on our website. Write us with your ideas and we will design and weave one Just for You.
Why there is no Shopping Cart or Direct Buying facility at TOC ?
Paithani is special, differing from most other textile you buy online. We want you to see and find which one is best for you. Communication allows us to understand your selection; making it possible to offer you a perfect Paithani. Given so many websites charging higher prices and selling low quality products we think it is necessary that we earn your trust and give you a memorable shopping experience.
A sari or saree is a strip of unstitched cloth, worn by women, ranging from four to nine yards in length that is draped over the body in various styles which is native to the Indian Subcontinent. The word sari is derived from Sanskrit शाटी śāṭī[ which means 'strip of cloth' and शाडी śāḍī or साडी sāḍī in Prakrit, and which was corrupted to sāṛī in Hindi. The word 'Sattika' is mentioned as describing women's attire in ancient India in Buddhist Jain literature called Jatakas. This could be equivalent to modern day 'Sari'. The term for female bodice, the choli is derived from another ruling clan from south, the Cholas. Rajatarangini (meaning the 'river of kings'), a tenth century literary work by Kalhana, states that the Choli from the Deccan was introduced under the royal order in Kashmir. The concept of Pallava, the end piece in the sari, originated during the Pallavas period and named after the Pallavas, another ruling clan of Ancient Tamilakam.It is popular in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Burma, Malaysia, and Singapore. The most common style is for the sari to be wrapped around the waist, with one end then draped over the shoulder, baring the midriff.The sari is usually worn over a petticoat (called lahaṅgā or lehenga in the north; langa, pavada, or pavadai in the south; chaniyo, parkar, ghaghra, or ghagaro in the west; and shaya in eastern India), with a blouse known as a choli or ravika forming the upper garment. The blouse has short sleeves and a low neck and is usually cropped at the midriff, and as such is particularly well-suited for wear in the sultry South Asian summers. Cholis may be backless or of a halter neck style. These are usually more dressy, with plenty of embellishments such as mirrors or embroidery, and may be worn on special occasions. Women in the armed forces, when wearing a sari uniform, don a short-sleeved shirt tucked in at the waist. The sari developed as a garment of its own in both South and North India at around the same time, and is in popular culture an epitome of Indian culture. The sari signified the grace of Indian women adequately displaying the curves at the right places.The word sari is derived from Sanskrit शाटी śāṭī which means 'strip of cloth' and शाडी śāḍī or साडी sāḍī in Prakrit, and which was corrupted to sāṛī in Hindi. The word 'Sattika' is mentioned as describing women's attire in ancient India in Buddhist Jain literature called Jatakas. This could be equivalent to modern day 'Sari'.In the history of Indian clothing the sari is traced back to the Indus Valley Civilisation, which flourished during 2800–1800 BC around the western part of the Indian subcontinent. The earliest known depiction of the sari in the Indian subcontinent is the statue of an Indus Valley priest wearing a drape.Ancient Tamil poetry, such as the Silappadhikaram and the Sanskrit work, Kadambari by Banabhatta, describes women in exquisite drapery or sari. The ancient stone inscription from Gangaikonda Cholapuram in old Tamil scripts has a reference to hand weaving. In ancient Indian tradition and the Natya Shastra (an ancient Indian treatise describing ancient dance and costumes), the navel of the Supreme Being is considered to be the source of life and creativity, hence the midriff is to be left bare by the sari.
Sculptures from the Gandhara, Mathura and Gupta schools (1st–6th century AD) show goddesses and dancers wearing what appears to be a dhoti wrap, in the "fishtail" version which covers the legs loosely and then flows into a long, decorative drape in front of the legs. No bodices are shown.Other sources say that everyday costume consisted of a dhoti or lungi (sarong), combined with a breast band called 'Kurpasika' or 'Stanapatta' and occasionally a wrap called 'Uttariya' that could at times be used to cover the upper body or head. The two-piece Kerala mundum neryathum (mundu, a dhoti or sarong, neryath, a shawl, in Malayalam) is a survival of ancient Indian clothing styles. The one-piece sari is a modern innovation, created by combining the two pieces of the mundum neryathum.It is generally accepted that wrapped sari-like garments for lower body and sometimes shawls or scarf like garment called 'uttariya' for upper body, have been worn by Indian women for a long time, and that they have been worn in their current form for hundreds of years. In ancient couture the lower garment was called 'nivi' or 'nivi bandha', while the upper body was mostly left bare. The works of Kalidasa mentions 'Kurpasika' a form of tight fitting breast band that simply covered the breasts. It was also sometimes referred to as 'Uttarasanga' or 'Stanapatta'.
Patola sarees are woven from silk called the ‘Patola silk’. The Patola silks are still made by a handful of master weavers from Patan and Surat known best for their zari work.Patola sarees are the hand made sarees which are produced in the large quantities in Patan. Even Surat has become much more famous for producing Patola sarees. Patola sarees are famous for its delicate, beautiful and clear pattern which is done with great accuracy and skill. Patola sarees are made with handlooms and so according to its design and pattern it takes time for producing this sarees. These sarees have intricate five-colour designs, resist-dyed into both warp and weft threads before weaving, resulting in a completely reversible fabric.
The weaving is done on simple traditional handlooms. Each fabric consists of a series of warp threads and a single weft thread, which binds the warp threads together. Each one of the warp threads is tied and dyed according to the pattern of the saree, such that the knotted portions of the thread do not catch the colours. The result is that both sides of the saree look exactly alike as if it is printed on both sides with the same design, and can be worn either way.Patola sarees are the most time consuming and elaborate sarees created in the western region. These sarees are created with great precision, exactness and perfection by the artisans of the western region. Depending on the complexity of design and length, a Patola saree takes 4-6 months for completion. If the design of this saree is very hard and if the length of saree is more, then it may require more skill and more time to produce it.The designs of Patola arees have a wide range of variations. Flowers, animals, birds and human figures form the basic designs. The designs are repetitive at a great deal and often geometric patterns are noticed in the sarees.
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Sarees Online India Langa Voni Davani Voni Designs Township PHoto Voni Sarees Designs Blouse For Kids PHoto
Sarees Online India Langa Voni Davani Voni Designs Township PHoto Voni Sarees Designs Blouse For Kids PHoto
Sarees Online India Langa Voni Davani Voni Designs Township PHoto Voni Sarees Designs Blouse For Kids PHoto
Sarees Online India Langa Voni Davani Voni Designs Township PHoto Voni Sarees Designs Blouse For Kids PHoto
Sarees Online India Langa Voni Davani Voni Designs Township PHoto Voni Sarees Designs Blouse For Kids PHoto
Sarees Online India Langa Voni Davani Voni Designs Township PHoto Voni Sarees Designs Blouse For Kids PHoto
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