Maha woman gives new direction to life with Paithani weaving art

FROM PENURY TO PROSPERITY

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

For Kavita Dhavale, it was once tough to cough up even Rs 50 to buy something, but the art of weaving Paithani sarees not only transformed her life but also enabled her to fund the education of his son who is now a Merchant Navy officer.

In a recent edition of his monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned about the traditional art of weaving Paithani sarees and lauded Dhavale’s contribution in the field. Paithani is a famous variety of saree, named after Paithan region in Maharashtra’s Chhatra-pati Sambhajinagar district, where they are woven by hand.