Begampuri Saree

Begampurisarees are woven in balanced texture with contrasting borders in red, black, purple, orange etc., emphasized by a serrated edge motif. Narrow to broader borders are woven with designs of variety of stripes and figured motifs using dyed cotton yarn. These broad borders known as ‘maathapaar’ or ‘Beluaaripaar’ were often in two colours- such as black and red with a compact weave thus making it more hardy.

Normally, 40s to 100s count of cotton yarns are used for Begampurisarees both for warp and weft. Steel reeds of 56s to 76s are commonly used to keep the texture of the sarees at par with Dhaniakhaligharana. The picks per inch are almost equal to ends per inch. As a result, balanced texture is obtained which gives comfort for wearing.

Wooden Dobbies are widely used for extra warp designs and Jacquards are also in use at present.

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