Kangana Ranaut wore Jamdani saree in election campaignImage Credit source: kanganaranaut/insta
Kangana Ranaut is known not only for her amazing acting but also for her graceful style. Bollywood actress Kangana is also the MP from Mandi, Himachal from BJP. She also reached Bengal Assembly for election campaign and during this she was seen in Jamdani saree. She wore a white colored saree, in which her look was elegant and classy which was perfect for an official event. Actually, Jamdani saree has a connection with Bengal and it is prepared by hand. There is a lot of detailing in it. So let us know about it.
Kangana Ranaut’s outspoken style and every style remains in the headlines. Apart from western, traditional fashion also has no answer for him. Recently Kangana was seen outside the Parliament in an 800 year old heritage saree. She wore Kodali Karuppur saree, which caught everyone’s attention, whereas now she is seen in Jamdani saree.
Saree’s connection with Bengal
Actually, Jamdani saree is a traditional saree made in West Bengal. It is made especially in Shantipur, Murshidabad and Nadia. The age-old art of this handmade saree is carved by skilled artisans. So let us know the specialty of this saree.
It’s great for summer
Muslin cloth is used for traditional Jamdani saree and hence it remains quite comfortable in summer. They are thin in appearance and give a simple and sober look. It is also very light to wear. Kangana Ranaut is wearing a white colored saree, on which beautiful flowing vine patterns, leaf motifs, geometric patterns are made with matching threads.
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Why is Jamdani saree special?
Jamdani saree is woven on handloom. Its biggest specialty is the complex motifs made on it. These are made from threads during weaving itself. How many days it will take depends on the design of the saree. It can take approximately one month to make a hand-woven muslin jamdani saree. The beauty of these sarees is a balanced color combination, light transparent fabric and elegant nature inspired patterns on it.
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history is old
The history of Jamdani sarees is also rich. Its history is considered to be 2 thousand years old. At one time it was also known as “Dhakai Muslin”. This was a cloth which was very popular among the royal families and was considered a luxury symbol. These sarees were also traded. Jamdani sarees are also loved globally and hold a very special place in the handloom heritage of India. Jamdani sarees were at their peak during the Mughal period. During this period, a lot of clothes with intricate motifs were made in the royal family. This is an art that has been going on for generations, which not only involves workmanship but also a lot of hard work goes into making a beautiful saree.
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How are these sarees made?
Jamdani saree is known for its softness. To give this soft texture, cotton threads are first selected and processed with great care. After this pattern graph paper is made. The artisans prepare this also by hand. The warp threads are tightened in the loom. This also takes a lot of time. After this, shapes are woven using bamboo sticks by inserting threads into the warp. This is the reason why no two Jamdani sarees can be exactly alike even if the same design is made.
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