Maheshwari: Reversible Borders from the Banks of the Narmada
From the town of Maheshwar, a light silk-cotton weave known for its distinctive reversible borders and fine stripes and checks.
The Maheshwari weave comes from the town of Maheshwar in Madhya Pradesh, on the banks of the Narmada. It is a lightweight silk-cotton cloth known for fine stripes, checks and characteristic borders.
A signature border
Maheshwari textiles are especially associated with reversible borders and understated elegance. The craft has long-standing ties to the patronage of the town's royal history.
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