Maheshwari Silk Sarees with Hand Printed Online

Don't forget to notice intricate designs and fine thread work, with contrasting colour and patterned zari borders! If you want to wear a rich hand-block print Maheshwari saree, Blockart is best for you.

How Is A Maheshwari Silk Saree Made?

It takes a lot of time and skill to prepare the yarn, design the saree, and weave the fabric.

• First, they use natural dyes to dye the silk or silk-cotton yarn in bright hues.
• Then they spin it into threads and wind them onto bobbins.
• The artisans design patterns on paper, and then the weavers use special punched cards to transfer the design onto the loom, which helps to control the weaving pattern.
• After carefully setting it up, they use a traditional handloom to weave the saree, often adding zari borders using a delicate hand-sewing technique called 'butti'.
• The result is a gorgeous Maheshwari silk saree that's a true testament to the weavers' incredible craftsmanship and skill. These sarees are a popular choice for weddings, festivals and other formal occasions, thanks to their unique designs, superb quality and unparalleled beauty.

Faq's about Handblock Painted Maheshwari Silk Saree

• Q1: Which fabric is used to make Maheshwari silk sarees? Maheshwari silk sarees are made from pure silk or silk-cotton blends.
• Q2: Why is the zari border added in Maheshwari silk sarees? The contrasting colours and patterns of zari borders add a rich and elegant touch to the saree.
• Q3: How to wash Maheshwari silk saree? You should either dry clean or hand wash a maheshwari silk saree in cold water to maintain its quality and colour.
• Q4: Can you customize a Maheshwari silk saree? No, at Blockart, we don't customize. But you can definitely find trendy colours and prints of Maheshwari silk sarees.
• Q5: From where can I buy an authentic Maheshwari silk saree? At Blockart, you can find authentic plus affordable Maheshwari silk sarees. We use natural colours on pure cotton and silk fabric to make these sarees.