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#Saris_A2Z this throwback thursday let's learn together about saris which begin with the letter 'P'. 

I love my paithani which I bought from Kasturi. I have used the paithani for this photoshoot. 

Now for gyan time~

Paithani is a sari made of silk and zari. It's a variety of sari, named after the Paithan town in Aurangabad Maharashtra state where they are woven by hand. 

It is a plain weave, with weft figuring designs according to the principles of tapestry.   Paithani evolved from a cotton base to a silk base. Silk was used in weft designs and in the borders, whereas cotton was used in the body of the fabric. Present day Paithani has no trace of cotton. Paithani is characterised by borders of an oblique square design, and a pallu. Plain as well as spotted designs are available. Among other varieties, single colored and kaleidoscope-colored designs are also popular. The kaleidoscopic effect is achieved by using one color for weaving lengthwise and another for weaving widthwise.

Pavani shares this lovely message with this beautiful click, in a 'P'aithani~

"Paithani, is an exclusive Maharastian Sari with Peacock Motifs and hence the Name for The Silk sari.

In The Pic, is my NARAYANEEYAM GURU, Revathy Ramesh.

She is a Volunteer Teacher for Narayaneeyam, Sunderakand, Paduka Sahastranamam ,& Vishnu Sahastranamam etc., depending upon interest of students . We Are Really Lucky to get a GURU like her, who gives selfless service happily since 8 years in Melville park, Simei.

Want to Post this Beautiful picture of our GURU in Paithani as a Token of Respect of our Class on DemureDrapes."

Another sari with letter 'p', 'p'ochampally.

Pochampally Sari  is made in Bhoodan Pochampally. They are popular for their traditional geometric patterns in Ikat style of dyeing. The intricate geometric design find their way into the hands of skilled weavers and make it to the market as beautiful saris. Pochampally Ikat uniqueness lies in the transfer of intricate design and colouring onto warp and weft threads first and then weave them together globally known as double ikat textiles. The fabric is cotton, silk and sico – a mix of exquisite silk and cotton. Increasingly, the colours themselves are from natural sources and their blends. 

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