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The world famous muslin of yore gets transformed into various contemporary artistic forms, modern flavor mingling with the classical identity. This great heritage, besides enriching the handloom world, has greatly influenced the fashion scenario for Sarees worn by the present day Bengali women. Saree as a fashion item is fast gaining acceptance world over as a dignified drape complementing feminine beauty. The fabled Bengal handloom sarees like Jamdani, Baluchari, Tangail, Dhanekhali, each with distinct identities, make enchanting experiences to the wearers and the beholders as well. Fabrics, Dress materials, Scarves, Stoles, Sequins, exquisite Kantha stitches, Curtains, Cushion covers, Shoulder bags, Tapestry materials, painstakingly created on handloom simply out-class their machine-made counterparts. The following pages passage through the fascinating world that Bengal handloom artistry is. |
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bengal handloom |
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a golden heritage |
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Poetry on fabric. The woven material appears closer to real life than a painting on canvass |
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In the placid atmosphere of picturesque rural Bengal, weavers give life to superb artistic impressions. |