Saris – Tradition and Beyond

Posted by Rajni in General on 10. Jul 2010 | 24551http://blog.rajasthanistore.com/saris-tradition-and-beyond.htmlSaris+-+Tradition+and+Beyond2010-07-10+13%3A24%3A58Rajni Comments  

The sari or saree has been an important element of rich weaving and printing tradition of India for over a thousand years. Saris – Tradition and beyond is one such vivid and exhaustive overview of the structures, design, colors and technology which make up the lingua of the sari: the inspiration, living experience and sensibilities of the weaving and printing communities; their economic viability and market system; and their predicament in an age of transition.

A worth read produce of twenty years of research by Rta Kapur Chishti, carried out while traveling district by district, village by village, covering the styles and traditions across the length and breadth of  more than 10 Indian states and exploring an entire band of traditional weavers and printers in these sari-producing states of India.

Moreover it’s an extensive documentation that offers a step-by-step guide by showcasing at least 108 ways of draping the sari, through a series of line drawings and color photographs, revealing the foundation of the varying lengths and widths of the sari in the distinctive wearing styles of every region.

Some interesting facts about the sari abstracted from the book:

• Saris from Bihar emphasize more on texture rather than pattern or design which is created with various densities in body, borders and end pieces.
• In Gujarat, the sari is worn as a two or three-piece combination of the stitched and unstitched.
• Maheshwari sari has a distinct color connotation with combination of black and red, black and yellow and red and green and black checks are used for everyday wear.
• In Chanderi saris, the buti or the motif in the body was introduced as a way of keeping the weaver’s interest alive. It helped break the monotony of plain weaving.
• The block printers in Mandsaur (Madhya Pradesh) use a distinctive flower motif that is placed at the end of the sari. This is a trademark that allows discerning buyers to recognize particular printers. Can say an early form of brand building.

And more such can be found in the book itself. Sounding promising enough and readable account for all sari lovers.

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