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WEAVING A LEGACY
Apparel
|November - December 2020
The handloom weavers of Maheshwar work tirelessly to keep the town’s tradition of weaves alive. Bindu Gopal Rao explores the history of Maheshwar, its rich heritage and the exquisiteness of the fabric
Ask a sari lover about Maheshwari saris and you are likely to get a nod in favour of the famed airy, colourful silk-cotton fabric that displays intricate designs. Originating in the ancient city of Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, the town, which once struggled to survive in an ever-developing technological world, today, has weavers everywhere spearheaded by the Rehwa Society.
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