ASHAVALI I – HANDWOVEN PURE SILK FROM GUJARAT

Handwoven Pure Ashavali Silk Saree

Ashavali saree is Named after the city of Ahmedabad, once known as Ashaval, which has been a brocade and silk weaving centre since at least the fifteenth century, the Ashavali is therefore also known as the Amdavadi or Amdavadi zari saree. The weavers of this textile were patronised by the Mughals, local royalty, and rich mercantile class in Gujarat, which according to some theories is where brocade weaving originated in India. It is believed that Benaras emerged as the new brocade weaving centre after a great fire in 1300 CE caused many Ashavali Saree weavers to migrate there.

Saree length 5.5 mts

Blouse piece 1 mt