Baluchari Silk Saree

Baluchari  handloom saree on bishnupur silk. There are sarees, there are beautiful sarees, and then there are sarees that tell a story. These pieces are not just garments, but wearable artwork. The Baluchari saree is exactly this, and more.

Popular in both, India and Bangladesh, these wonders in the weave are best known for the intricate woven work on their pallu. A closer look at each of these will reveal a tale, and that’s where the beauty of a Baluchari saree lies.

There are multiple stages involved with the creation of a Baluchari sarees, from cultivating cocoons for its silk to processing yarns to creating a motif for the pallu and then finally, its weaving, which takes 5-6 days.

The work on the pallu, in most Baluchari sarees, depicts detailed scenes from the Mahabharata or Ramayana. As you inspect the pallu at close quarters, you will find stunning finer details.