Warli
Hand-Painted Warli Design Sari
“A handwoven paithani sari crafted from pure silk and zari, featuring a traditional border and a grand pallu (end-piece).”
The sari has a crème base, a vibrant orange border, and a pallu. The highlight of this sari is its rich pallu, showcasing intricate and elaborate traditional paithani motifs such as peacocks, floral and geometric patterns, and muniya motifs, woven with fine silk threads on a gold zari base.
The body of the sari has a simpler design, adorned with small butis that complement the richness of the pallu, creating a balanced and harmonious look. The contrast between the cream body and the richly adorned pallu creates a visually stunning effect.
Royal grace; sovereignty; the monsoon's herald. Identified across the body and pallu of this object.
Open motif entryCosmic order; mathematical harmony in weave. Identified across the woven ground of this object.
Open motif entryIn supplementary weft technique, the weaver inserts an extra weft yarn — usually metallic zari, sometimes contrasting silk — only along the rows where pattern is required. The result is a brocade: pattern raised above ground, while the base cloth remains structurally complete on its own. This single technique underlies the Banarasi, Paithani, Jamdani, Bomkai and Baluchari traditions — but each has codified its own grammar.