Paithani

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Paithani is a variety of sari, named after the Paithan town in [[Aurangabad district, Maharashtra| 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.^[1]

Paithani is characterised by borders of an oblique square design, and a padar with a peacock design.^[2] Plain as well as spotted designs are available. Among other varieties, single colored and kaleidoscope-colored designs are also popular. The kaleidoscopic effect is achieved by using one color for weaving lengthwise and another for weaving width wise.^[3]