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Baluchari sarees , exclusive designer baluchari saris, casual party Bengal saree, Orissa sarees, Baluchar sari worn by women across India originated in Bengal and is known for depictions of mythological scenes on the pallu of the sari. It is mainly produced in Murshidabad and producing one sari takes approximately one week or more. The Baluchari sari has been granted the status of Geographical indication in India. In history of textiles in Bengal, Baluchari came much after Maslin. Two hundred years ago Baluchari used to be practiced in a small village called Baluchar in Murshidabad district, from where it got the name Baluchar. In 18th century, Murshidkuli Khan, Nawab of Bengal patronized its rich weaving tradition and brought the craft of making this sari from Dhaka to the Baluchar village in Murshidabad and encouraged the industry to flourish. After a flood in the Ganga river and the subsequent submerging of the village, the industry moved to Bishnupur village in Bankura district. The sari industry prospered in Bishnupur, Bankura during the reign of the Malla dynasty. But this flouring trend later declined, specially during British rule, due to political and financial reasons and it became a dying craft as most of the weavers were compelled to give up the profession. Later the first half of twentieth century, Subho Thakur, a famous artist, felt the need of recultvating the rich tradition of Baluchari craft. Though Bishnupur was always famous for its silk, he invited Akshay Kumar Das, a master weaver of Bishnupur to his center to learn the technique of Jacquard weaving. Sri Das then went back to Bishnupur and worked hard to weave Baluchari on their looms. Temples made of terracotta bricks were one achievement of these rulers. A major influence of these temples can be seen in Baluchari sarees. Mythological stories taken from the walls of temples and woven on Balchari sarees, is a common feature in Bishnupur. Since the discovery so many years ago that the fiber of filament composing the cocoon of the silkworm can be constructed into a beautiful and durable fabric, silkworms have been bred for the sole purpose of producing raw silk. Processing of yarns to make the yarn soft, it is boiled in a solution of soda and soap and then dyed in acid colour, according to the requirement of the saree. The yarn is stretched from both the sides in opposite directions putting some force with both palms. This process is needed to make the yarn crisper. The Baluchari saree is recognized by the checks made of zari throughout the saree on the rich silk cloth. The border which consitiutes of a contrasting colour and has a temple border (triangles in series) at the edge of the border. The weaving of the saree makes use of 8 threads in the weaving at the border which makes the saree stronger and is unique of this saree. Baluchari Sarees are made from a blend of silk and cotton in different proportions. Popular amongst all sections of society, for their fine transparent weave, attractive designs and beautiful borders, these sarees give that captivating, womanly look that the wearer desires. Bewitching block prints of geometrical shapes and batik floral designs adorn the saree beautifully. Hand-made designs on the saree also make it look very appealing. The Baluchari sarees are light, airy, comfortable and very colourful. Unnati Silks, has trendy designs, attractive patterns, in pleasing colours and combinations in its wide collection of Baluchari Sarees and salwar kameez, at very reasonable prices. Unnati is one of the largest Indian ethnic online websites with over 300 varieties of traditional sarees and salwar kameez.Dispatch is within 24 hours of order. Free delivery & COD is provided for retail.Worldwide express shipping caters to almost all countries across the world. Contact: UNNATI SILK PRINTS PVT. LTD, #3-4-360, Vajra Complex, General Bazar (Tobacco Bazar), M.G.Road, Hyderabad-500003.AP,India. 040-64555251 or 97000 57744.
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