Paithani

Paithani (['pəɪ.ʈʰaːɳiː]) is a variety of sari, named after the Paithan town in Aurangabad from state of Maharashtra in India where the sari was first made by hand. Present day Yeola town in Nashik, Maharashtra is the largest manufacturer of Paithani.

Paithani is characterised by selvedges of an oblique square design, and a padar with a peacock design. Plain as well as spotted designs are available. Among other varieties, single coloured and kaleidoscope-coloured designs are also popular. The kaleidoscopic effect is achieved by using one colour for weaving lengthwise and another for weaving width wise.

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