Famous persian scholar albaruni referred this town while making a reference to a period around 1030ad in his book albarunis india. Pdf chanderi craft documentation darshita jain academia. The textile is also mentioned in various mythological and historical texts. History of chanderi goes back to the 11th century, when it was dominated by the trade routes of central india and was proximate to the arterial route to the ancient ports of gujarat as well as to malwa, mewar, central india and the deccan. Made in pastel shades and white and cream, chanderi saris have floral woven patterns fig. It is one of the musthave items for every saree connoisseur and has emerged as the most understated indian ethnic attire. Distinguished by its unique buttas or motifs and the alluringly transparent and delicate sheer texture, chanderi has entranced and enraptured. The ethnic print work with the apparel adds a sign of attractiveness statement for the. Usually in subtle hues, the chanderi sarees have sophistication hard to match. Chanderi sarees numaya chanderi saree has latest and unique collection of chanderi sarees. Chanderi is located strategically on the borders of malwa and bundelkhand. Whats more, the story of its inception is even more interesting. Sarees are made with different fabric, come in different designs, styles, and patterns.
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