page_title: Paithani
hierarchical_section_title: Paithani
caption_attribution_description: English: India, probably Maharashtra, Paithan or Madhya Pradesh, Chanderi, 19th century Costumes; ceremonial or ritual dress Cotton, silk and metallic thread; plain weave with supplementary warp and weft patterning and double interlock tapestry 126 1/2 x 48 1/4 in. (321.31 x 122.56 cm) From the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, Museum Associates Purchase (M.75.4.23) Costume and Textiles
context_page_description: Paithani is a variety of sari, named after the Paithan town in Aurangabad from state of Maharashtra where the saree was first made by hand. Present day Yeola town in Nashik, Maharashtra is the largest manufacturer of Paithani.
  Paithani is characterised by borders of an oblique square design, and a pallu with a Peacock design. Plain as well as spotted designs are available. Among other varieties, single colored and kaleidoscope-colored designs are also popular. The kaleidoscopic effect is achieved by using one color for weaving lengthwise and another for weaving width wise.
context_section_description: Paithani (Marathi:पैठणी) is a variety of sari, named after the Paithan town in Aurangabad from state of Maharashtra where the saree was first made by hand. Present day Yeola town in Nashik, Maharashtra is the largest manufacturer of Paithani.
  Paithani is characterised by borders of an oblique square design, and a pallu with a Peacock design. Plain as well as spotted designs are available. Among other varieties, single colored and kaleidoscope-colored designs are also popular. The kaleidoscopic effect is achieved by using one color for weaving lengthwise and another for weaving width wise.
caption: Paithani Bridal Sari
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