Handicrafts India

Chanderi is a town near to Gwalior, which is famous for hand woven silk sarees. This style of weaving is considered to be extremely fine with intricately woven borders. Saris designed from this art were exclusively known for their gossamer shimmer and delicacy. In fact, it was patronized to be the royal style with motifs considered to be unparalleled. It requires three basic things: cotton fabric, silk thread and gold thread. In the earlier times, Chanderi was woven with hand spun cotton yarns. But now, the technology has enabled the weavers to make use of imported silk in the warp and mill-made cotton thread in the weft.

Presently, the raw materials used in this form of weaving are cotton, silk thread, and zari or gold thread. Known for quality and style, Chanderi weaving has always attracted people for its beautiful intricacy. It is this beauty that Chanderi weaving has been in high demand. Being famous in Madhya Pradesh, Chanderi signifies royal look.