Ganga Jamuna Sarees-hot Cakes Of International Markets

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The ambidextrous forms of Indian wear, Ganga Jamuna sarees are selling like hot cakes and creating sensations in Global Markets.

The most prestigious values of India are women and culture. Indian sarees are the emblems of tradition and culture. Particularly, Sarees of Maharashtra are the enlightening ensembles of India.

As they are designed in two colours, the name of these sarees became popular as Ganga Jamuna. The name itself represents the two greatest rivers of India: Ganga and Yamuna or Jamuna.

The modern sorts of dressings don’t come even an inch nearer in direction of these traditional sarees.

Basically these sarees are designed in two colours, more often the front of the body having one colour and the other side with another colour.

The provenance of Ganga Jamuna Sarees is Maharashtra. The state of rich culture and legacy, Maharashtra, is an amalgamation of arts and crafts. The Ajanta clave paintings, Warli paintings and handicrafts are the clear evidences of the State’s cultural legacy.

These double-coloured Ganga Jamuna sarees of Maharashtra are painstakingly designed ...
... by the traditional handicraftsmen.

Usually, the fabrics such as Silk, Cotton, Brocade or the combination of these three are used in weaving.

Using old age craft principles, these sarees are woven on double cloth principle with two shades of colour in the warp and weft.

To get the fabric, warp always runs from back to front and weft always runs from side to side. Later an extra range of complexity is added to get complex patterns. By continuous making of warp and weft, the pure fabric will be created.

The designing of these sarees is originally done on pure white cloth (by warp and weft) with intertwined silver and golden threads. These sarees contain lavish pallu and the combination coloured blouse sleeves.

The contrast embroidery works such as kundans, stones, mirrors, sequins and beads etc are intricately adorned by the weavers.

The motifs such as flowers, birds, animals, peacocks, geometrical shapes along with stylish prints are quite fascinating over Ganga Jamuna sarees.

Now days, the weavers are colouring the bolder hues such as black and maroon. The weavers using tie and dye processes to make it extravagant.

Unquestionably, we can get a pure Ganga Jamuna saree with minimum afford 2000/- and ranges up to the mark depending upon the designs. These sarees are available in all cities of India and across the globe.

Ganga Jamuna sarees with brocade designs are not only an ideal wears but also formal and festival wears. Designer sarees with floral and embroidery works are best suitable for grand occasions, corporate events and other grand parties. Ganga Jamuna pattu sarees with embroidery and peacock works are apt for wedding and bridal ceremonies.

We must take hat off to Maharashtra for contributing this blurring costume to us. So get one today for yours wardrobe and symbolize Indianans.