{"id":57247,"date":"2025-07-29T13:00:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T07:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=57247"},"modified":"2025-07-29T16:33:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T11:03:20","slug":"paithani-sarees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/paithani-sarees\/","title":{"rendered":"Paithani Sarees"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Paithani Sarees Latest News<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recently, the Prime Minister of India in the monthly radio programme praised the traditional craftsmanship of Paithani sarees.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>About Paithani Sarees<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is known as the \u2018<\/span><b>mahavastra of the state of Maharashtra\u2019.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is known for its rich, vibrant colors woven in pure silk and gold zari.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The birthplace of Paithani, is the medieval town of Paithan, located on the banks of the <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/godavari-river\/\" target=\"_blank\">River Godavari<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Features Paithani Sarees<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The traditional Paithani saree is manufactured by hand in pure silk and dyed in traditional colours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its kath (border) and padar (pallu or end-piece), have distinctive motifs that make the textile stand out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The traditional motifs used in <\/span><b>Paithanis include parrots, lotuses and peacocks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The six- or nine-yard sari has been favored by Maharashtrian brides for centuries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was awarded with the Geographical<\/span><b> Indication (GI) tag in 2010.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paithanis are easily recognizable and considered among the most exquisite and expensive sarees in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These sarees are made using the finest silk available in the country and are regarded as a symbol of Maharashtrian heritage and skilled craftsmanship.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Source:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/pm-modi-praises-traditional-craftsmanship-of-paithani-sarees-in-mann-ki-baat-programme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">News On Air<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paithani Sarees, known as the \u2018Mahavastra of Maharashtra,\u2019 are traditional silk sarees famed for their rich zari work, peacock motifs, and vibrant colors. 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