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Enchantingly Woven | Thirubuvanam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
A wrap of glory!
The craft of silk weaving has been practised in the town of Thirubuvanam for generations, and the charm of it remains intact.
A wrap of glory!
The craft of silk weaving has been practised in the town of Thirubuvanam for generations, and the charm of it remains intact.
The art is well-known for its distinct patterns, which were influenced by the Chola dynasty. Thirubuvanam silk sarees are light in weight and have a variety of exquisite motifs as well as a unique folding pattern, making them a craft developed to offer you the glossy grandeur.
Maheshwar is a beautiful riverside town in Madhya Pradesh. In the 18th century, Ahilyabai Holkar, who ruled the princely state of Indore, promoted the tradition of hand #weaving here. Well over two centuries later, the town remains famous for its Maheshwari #sarees. 
Btw 2012 & 2015, more than 200 weavers have migrated to Maheshwar due to the growing opportunities in its #handloom enterprises. This is unusual & contrary to the trend in a sector that is in steep decline.
It is also unusual that young people are among the weavers playing a pivotal role in reviving the #craft. They are an inspiration to the weaving community of this historic town. In this #film, the young #weavers tell their story: ruralindiaonline.org/articles/weave…
