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20 January, 2019

Jamawar silk saree

The Classic Jamawar Silk is A Smooth and Light Fabric Adoring With an Inter Weaving Process. With valleys, lakes, rivers and of course the Himalayas, Kashmir is one of the most picturesque regions in India. “If you have not seen Kashmir, you have not been to heaven on earth” is what people who have experienced the romance of Kashmir will tell you. The beautiful surroundings aside, Kashmir is also popular for its Jamawar Sarees.

Jamawar fabric is created by blending wool and cotton into Pashmina silk. A lot of craftsmen from this area have ventured outside Kashmir and made Pashmina & Jamawar popular among the folks beyond the valley. This same material is used to create the Jamawar sarees and Jamawar Tanchoi Sarees as well.

The origins of the Banarsi Jamawar saree lie in Persia. It took the Jamawar fabric almost five centuries to make it to India, and it came in during the Mughal reign when Badshah Akbar was in power.

Early on Jamawar was mainly used for making shawls, they were hand woven, and took nearly a decade to get done. Quite a long time! It was not until the 18th century that handlooms were employed in the weaving of the Jamawar fabric. By the 19th century, there were quite a few innovations in this segment; flawlessly weaves, and innovative handwork being a part of these innovations. The art experienced a near death when the Mughal empire, rule ended in India. With time it started again and took over the world with its Jamawar Tanchoi Sarees

The Banarasi Jamawar Saree Today

Jamawar fabric is no longer used only for Jamawar Sarees also for an assortment of other articles which include saree blouses, curtains, bed sheets and even tablecloths. Jamawar Sarees come with a variety of intricate motifs, adding to their beauty and appeal.

The Banarasi Jamawar sarees are available in the latest hues and color palettes ranging from the traditional shades of the light pastels. With the advancement in technology, the Jamawar Tanchoi sarees now take just about three months to get done.

Jamawar sarees also come with a collection of matching shawls. The weaving techniques are inspired not just by the modern world, but also from places such as Bhutan.

Jamawar fabric is one of the most exquisite textiles from/in India. The term ‘Jamawar’ means ‘yard long robe’. The fabric was so named because it was traditionally used to make thick shawls and robes to protect people against the cold. Jamavar has a long and interesting history. It arrived in Kashmir from Persia many centuries ago; artisans and weavers in the region soon embraced the richness and beauty of this fabric and made it their own.

The Jamawar Banarasi saree is the most exquisite garment made with this fabric. Though Jamawar has Kashmiri roots, it is also woven in Banaras using similar techniques. They were employed by Banarasi silk weavers. These are very rich fabrics, decorated with detailed, artistic depictions of flowering trees, fruits, birds, animals and other nature-inspired motifs. Designs are woven into every inch of the fabric.

Specialized techniques are used to ensure that there are no loose ends on the other side of the fabric. This is what sets Jamawar silk sarees apart from the typical Banarasi sarees.

Each Jamawar saree is a brilliant canvas upon which the weavers transpose their unique designs. It is so rich and lavish it can be compared to a tapestry of beautiful, interweaving designs. Wearing such a distinctive and luxurious piece of clothing, women can’t help but feel like royalty. It takes four months or more to weave Jamavar silk sarees; very complicated and time-consuming methods are employed to create it.

Though Jamawar sarees are very opulent, they are also classy and refined; the kinds of designs used, the soft and silky material, all work together to create a sophisticated piece of clothing. This is the kind of garment that can be passed down from one generation to the next.














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