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Baluchari Sarees
The most well-known Bengal Silk sari, which carry its legendary name,
is the Baluchari sari - a product of exquisite design and fabulous
weaving technique. Produced in the town of Baluchar in Murshidabad
district of West Bengal, Baluchari sarees are nation and world wide
popular because of their artistic and unique design. 'Baluchari' is one
of the most popular weaving techniques of Bengal. Fabric in Baluchari Sari Silk weaving of Baluchar continues to be an important landmark of Bengal's handloom tradition. Baluchari sarees are woven in Bengal silks which are much acclaimed in the world over, since ancient times. Like silk, cotton baluchari sarees are also woven in a fascinating and exquisite range. The cloth is very fine and transparent with a soft drape. Design and Colours The sari has large flowing kalka motifs in the centre surrounded by narrow ornamental borders. These are framed by a series of figural motifs worked in rows around the kalkas. These motifs are woven diagonally and are worked in four alternating colours, white, blue, yellow, red and green on a shaded background. The motifs are entirely in silver zari.
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