What is Chanderi ?
Chanderi sari is a traditional sari made in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh, India. The famous weaving culture started during 2nd century and 7th century. Chanderi refers to a shimmering cotton fabric which is famous for being light weight and having sheer texture and glossy transparency. Practiced exclusively in a town called Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh, India, the art derived its name from. Saris weaved out of Chanderi are best for summer wear. Motifs used in Chanderi weaving are mostly inspired from nature (earth and sky). Few of them are Swans (hansa), gold coins (asharfi), trees, fruits, flowers and heavenly bodies. Soft pastel hues characterize Chanderi fabrics however, timeless combinations of bright colour borders on an off white base, or red on black, also exist now. Chanderi sarees produce three kinds of fabric i.e. pure silk, Chanderi cotton and silk cotton. Traditional coin, Flora art, Peacocks and geometrics are woven into different Chanderi patterns.