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Friday, April 23, 2010 at 8:43 AMBenarasi silk saris and a barrage of Varanasi, also known as Banaras, or Benaras. It is located in Uttar Pradesh in the West bank of the river Ganges, and is considered one of the oldest inhabited city in the world. Silk used forSarris historically been imported from China, but modern saris made of silk imported from Bangalore, India.Many of the early Buddhist texts mention the Millennium Benaras tissue, and to instruct that Benaras was a center for weaving fine of not less than two thousand years.
Some of the weavers were able to trace their origins to 990 AD. Benarasi silk saris and reached the peak of its glory during the reign of the Mongols in the 1600’s. During this time, and traditional motifs Sarah underwent a process of restructuring and the Indians and Persians together.
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Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 1:53 PMSilk, the queen of textiles dominates the textile industry with its luster, sensuousness and glamour. The history of silk, goes back to 4,500 years. India is the second largest producer of silk, contributing to about 18 per cent of the world production.
Today, silk weaving tradition in India revolves around the sari, the ethnic traditional wear that is worn in most parts of the country. The Indians dress themselves in elaborate and colorful silk sarees on festive occasions. The vibrant colours, light weight, resilience and excellent drape etc. have made silk sarees, the irresistible and unavoidable companion of Indian women. Indian silk is popular all over the world with its variety of designs, weaves and patterns.
Silk, one of the oldest known fibre is a protein fibre, produced by the silkworm for spinning around its cocoon. Five main variety of silks are available in India namely Mulberry silk, Tasar silk, Eri silk, Muga silk and Oak Tasar silk. These are obtained from different species of silkworms which in turn feed on a number of food plants.
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