Paithani Pitambar (1920-1965)
34.0 x 184.2
in
Bhanu Athaiya's Personal Textile Collection
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Details
Men use pitambar (a turmeric yellow or orange color waist cloth), a special dhoti while performing rituals. Pitambar and Uparana (small shela draped over shoulders) are considered a must-have attire while performing any ritual. This is still practiced in most Brahmin families and other orthodox Hindu families.
Material
Silk, Silver Zari (Gold Plated + 5% Gold Content)
Occasion/Purpose
Men’s pitambar, (Dhoti for religious ritual).Technique: Handloom/Handwoven.
Design
Khawle Kath/Narli Kath or coconut border with karwati kinar
Weave
Paithani, Yeola, Maharastra
