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Handloom saree is magically woven and takes around 3X or 4X more time to get manufactured. Indian handcrafted Handloom Sarees are world famous nowadays. When noticing the handloom varieties in south silk sarees, they are the gorgeous ethnic yards to be surely incorporated into your wardrobe. The handloom cotton sarees are evolving rapidly. It can clearly be said that traditional handloom sarees are making their mark as modern sarees. Most of the handloom sarees are in cotton and silk with various prints which are perfect for any occasion.  Background of Bengali Handloom Sarees History of Handloom sarees are as old as India itself. It is traditional, yet contemporary. It is simple, yet fashionable. The wonderfully natural handlooms of India are woven in rural clusters by traditional artisans and come in such an incredible variety that you can wear a different one all 365 days a year.   You can explore the weaves of Kanchi in the South to the looms of Maheshwari in the north, the bold I
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  The word ‘ Jamdani ’ is believed to be of Persian origin, derived from 'Jam' (meaning flower) and 'Dani' (meaning vase). Jamdani” is more a weaving technique rather than a weave generic to a place.  For the longest time it has been synonymous with Dhaka before the partition of Bengal.  But after the partition Hindu weavers came to West Bengal and they continued here their weaving tradition.  Later the jamdani sarees manufactured in West Bengal got famous as Bengal Jamdani. Now, you must be wondering is there any difference between these two variants? The answer is no. Because both of the variants are weaved in same traditional method using same techniques.  Different Types/Variants of Jamdani Sarees  Soft cotton Jamdani It is purely handloom Jamdani Sarees and mostly worn at the time of festivals, marriage party & any special event that needs exclusive attire.  Soft Jamdani sarees  are ultra lite weight and extremely breathable, so that every age group of