The Fine Art
Of
Jamdani
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While there are various weaving techniques, the fine art of Jamdani finds its origins in Bangladesh. It's now seeing a revival in India
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Jamdani can be an incredibly laborious process as its rich motifs are woven directly onto the loom using a weft technique
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It was declared a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2013. In 2016, Bangladesh received a GI tag for the jamdani saree
The hand loom woven fabric uses a mixture of cotton and gold thread and is considered one of the most time-consuming weaving methods
Image credit: Getty Priyanka Chopra, never one to forget her roots, wore a traditional yellow jamdani saree to receive her Padma Shri award in 2016
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Indian designers flocked to the woven fabric as seen in Tarun Tahiliani's couture saree worn with an embellished blouse
Image credit: Tarun Tahiliani Anita Dongre too gave jamdani a special place in her collections with tunics, kurtas and dresses showcasing the craft form
Image credit: Grassroot by Anita Dongre In 2017, Gaurang Shah traced the rich legacy of jamdani weaves from different parts of the country with a contemporary touch in his collection
Image credit: Getty You will find the craft of jamdani featuring in designer Anavila Misra's beautiful collection of summer-friendly linen sarees
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Jamdani extends to handkerchiefs and dupattas along with sarees and primarily features geometric and floral patterns
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