Maheshwari silk fabric is an ancient and beautiful fabric which originated in Maheshwar (Indore, Madhya Pradesh). It is said that Queen Ahilyabai Holkar ordered a long saree and the saree made by the artisans for her was known as Maheshwari silk saree. This type of fabric is made by weaving together silk and cotton fibres along with zari in various designs. Previously, only sarees were made out of this fabric, but now you can find kurtas, dupattas,maheshwari dresses material, maheshwari stoles and many other outfits stitched with this rich fabric. The special characteristics of Maheshwari silk material that make it stand out from the rest are its smooth and soft texture, its sheerness due to low-density weaving and the natural sheen that comes from the fabric giving it a beautiful look. Sarees made from this fabric also tend to drape around pretty well, giving a graceful and elegant look to the wearer. You can buy Maheshwari silk from iTokri and experience its special appearance.
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In the beginning, the Maheshwari silk was made with pure silk, however, now it is made by weaving together silk and pure cotton.
This fabric is known for its lightweight nature and soft feel. It also drapes around the body gracefully and looks elegant.
While Chanderi sarees have more motifs and floral patterns on them, Maheshwari silk sarees have fewer motifs and more linear designs.
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