Jamdani Sarees

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In India, we have seen many saree styles being popular. Mysore silk sarees from Karnataka, Banarasi saree from Uttar Pradesh, or Leheriya sarees from Rajasthan are well-known. It is time a beautiful saree is made popular from one of the states of north east- Jamdani saree from West Bengal. Originally weaved in the city of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Jamdani sarees have found another home in the Indian state. The name ‘Jamdani’ traces its roots back to Persian language where 'Jam’ means flower and ‘dani’ means vase. The term pays homage to the exquisite floral pattern adorning the saree. Once a sought-after saree type, it faced a decline during the British era due to cheap machine made replacements. Jamdani saree today survives as a rich legacy from the textile industry of Bengal. It received GI (Geographical Indication) status in 2016, affirming its historic identity with Bengal. Let us try to know various aspects of Jamdani sarees so that you can choose the right one.

Jamdani Weave Technique and Various Types

A normal saree is made with a standard weft thread going over and under the warp threads. Jamdani saree is weaved using extra weft technique where along with normal weaving, supplementary thicker weft threads are interwoven using fine bamboo sticks This creates motifs that look like they are floating on a lustrous surface, giving the saree a rich and ethereal look. One of the astounding facts is that the pattern is not outlined or sketched on the fabric beforehand. The designs in The weavers draw it on a graph paper and place the paper underneath the warp and weave the saree with its help. Naturally, it is a work of immense skill and labor. An authentic Jamdani saree can take anywhere from 6 months to 3 years, depending on the complexity and the number of weavers involved. Traditionally, these sarees are made of muslin cloth and the weaving is done using cotton and gold threads. Nowadays, these sarees are available in different fabrics such as pure cotton, silk cotton, matka silk, art silk, and others.

The weaves are based on the region where they are made. The saree’s motifs and design change from region to region, making them coveted by the patrons of the type. The generally popular motifs include floral and bright patterns like panna hajar (thousand emeralds), kalka (paisley), butidar (small flowers), fulwar (flowers arranged in straight rows) and duria (polka spots). The geometrical patterns consist of tersa (diagonal patterns), jalar - (motifs covering the entire saree evenly), and charkona (rectangular motifs). Nowadays contemporary motifs or abstract art is seen on Jamdani sarees. Let us look at some of its well-known types.

• Dhakai Jamdani Saree: Weaved in the city of Dhaka of Bangladesh, this type is made from fine cotton fabric. Dhakai Jamdani saree is considered to be the most authentic kind of Jamdani saree as the craft started in Dhaka (hence called dhakai). The motifs mostly seen are floral, geometric and scenes from daily life. The colors in Dhakai Jamdani saree are bold and the motifs are beautiful but complex to make.
• Tangail Jamdani Saree: This variation of saree comes from Bangladesh but from its district of Tangail, just like Dhakai Jamdani Saree comes from Dhaka. Adorned with striking patterns, Tangail sarees are worn on weddings, festivals and other happy occasions. The motifs are made on large saree borders for an extravagant look. Some of the popular motifs are lotus, fish scale and lamp. There are other types of Tangail sarees too. One is a striped or checkered one with an occasional gold or silver thread. Another is Butidar Tangail that is usually woven on a light background with soft bright buties or motifs repeated in a pattern all over the saree. The bordered or Naksha Tangail made on Jacquard looms giving the weaver the freedom to use any number of design motifs.
• Shantipur Jamdani Saree: Woven in the Shantipur city of West Bengal, this type of Jamdani saree is very similar in style to the Tangail Jamdani. It also employs intricate patterns of stripes and checks.
• Dhaniakhali Jamdani Saree: Named after the place of origin, this saree comprises bold colors contrasted with dark borders. It is also more tightly woven compared to Tangail and Shantipur Jamdani sarees.

Styling Jamdani Sarees

Now that you know various kinds of weaves of Jamdani sarees, you can wear them on various occasions. Here are some ways you can choose to make the Jamdani saree look even more beautiful.

You can pair a bright blouse on a muted toned saree for a pop of color. Inversely, a neutral colored blouse will wonderfully balance out the bright saree. Since these sarees have traditional design, you can opt for silver or gold jewelry, depending on the saree color. But if you love a harmonious look, you can opt for multi-colored stones or beaded ornaments. Some of the classic ones are statement jhumkas, bold pendant necklace, or a heavy kada. Tie the look together with a decorated clutch and metallic juttis.

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