Pride of
Bengal, the Baluchari saree is known for its silk brocade designs, attractive
motifs and colour harmony. A Baluchari Sari once worn only by women from the
upper class during festive occasions and weddings is today widely worn in all
strata of society.
Appeal of
the Baluchari saree
Baluchari
Saris are made from silk. The appeal of the Baluchari lies in its colour
harmony and not contrast, of pattern colours with the colour of the body
fabric. Preferred Colours are red, green, yellow, blue and their shades. It is
appreciated for its magnificent weave, attractive motifs, brilliant colours and
thematic pallus. One of the major themes that adorn the Pallav or Pallu of the
Baluchari Saree are mythological stories depicted on the walls of the terra
cotta temples that the Malla rulers had built and are located in present day
Bengal.
The
journey of the Baluchari sari
Historically,
with its roots in Bangladesh, one of the Nawabs of Bengal fascinated by the
extraordinary craftsmanship of the Baluchar Sari, brought the rudiments of the
weaving form from Dhaka(Bangladesh) to Murshidabad (West Bengal) in the
eighteenth century. Baluchar village in the district, prominent in its devotion
to the practise of this weaving art, flourished, and the Saree got its name.
Though patronized by the Malla Dynasty rulers for the continuation of this art,
it was affected later by the apathy of the British. Suffering a tremendous
decline the Baluchar art almost died. Post-independence revival by a person
named Subho Thakur, through the weaving skills of Das, a weaver from Bishnupur
and knowledgeable in this art form, restored the glory of this fine weave once
again.
The
process of making the Baluchari saree
The
Baluchar sari making process is intricate. Silkworms bred for the purpose yield
the raw material. The yarn processing involves dipping the yarn in a solution
of soda and soap, boiling and then dyeing it accordingly. The yarn is stretched
in opposite directions to make the yarn crisper. Weaving takes place on
jacquard looms with intricate design motifs prepared with the Jacquard
arrangement. Quality checks at every step in the various stages of the process
have ensured retention in quality of the Baluchari Saree. Fineness, shine and
durability have been and remain the hallmarks of the Baluchari Saree. Modern Day
trend of the increasing use of organic materials, has found its way into the
experimental manufacture of the Baluchari Organic Sari. Fine blends of cotton
with both banana fibres and bamboo shoots replace the silk yarn, while acidic
dyes have been substituted with dyes made from extracts of fruits, vegetables,
leaves, turmeric etc.
The appeal
of the Baluchari saree
The
Baluchari sari has won the Presidential award on two occasions for its weaving
style and has been prominently displayed in international trade fairs.
Baluchari Sarees are preferred as soft and comfortable wear, for their fine
weave and stylish looks. Some popular themes of today as flower bunches,
animals, court scenes of an earlier era, boat etc. adorning the Baluchari Saree
make them most attractive and apt for a variety of occasions; be it wedding
ceremonies, parties, grand functions, social gatherings or as corporate wear.
Unnatisilks, largest ethnic online
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Hyderabad-500003.
AP, India.
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