Jamdani in silk saris start at Rs.9,500

Jamdani in silk

 

The jamdani (extra weft) weaving technique is widely used in Bengal. “It is literally hand embroidery on loom and the work is so exquisite that I feel it is wasted on cotton yarns. Jamdani, because of its intricate pattern, has always been a highly expensive weaving technique. I was always enamoured by matka silk and wanted to try using these yarns to create jamdani saris, which I felt would be more value for money,” says Ganeriwala. Her basic challenge has been to ensure the use of the finest quality of matka silk, so that the sari does not become heavy and also to encourage the artisans to move away from the traditional earth tones and fewer shades in the weave. “We use as many as 14-15 coloured yarns in one sari sometimes and try to contemporize the traditional motifs like tree of life, paisley, etc., by modernizing their form,” she says.

 

Jamdani in silk saris start at Rs.9,500. Contact Ganeriwala at karomi.sg@gmail.com.