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The sarees of Rajasthan

5 sarees tied to Rajasthan: woven there, or made its own.

Rajasthan

Motifs of Rajasthan

Bandhani
Block print
Leheriya
Mirror
FibreSilkCottonTussarMugaEriLinenGeorgetteChiffonOrganzaNetCrepeWoolSyntheticBlend
CraftBrocadeJamdaniIkatTie-dyeBlock printKalamkariBatikEmbroideryKanthaZari workMirror workAppliquéHand paintingTanchoiTemple borderChecks and stripes
🇮🇳 IndiaGota patti Rajasthani applique embroidery that stitches down ribbons of gold and silverGeorgette · Appliqué · Embroidery

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The weekly drape

Every Monday: seven sarees you may not know, what is being worn this week, and one drape explained step by step.