A tradition of Crafting in an Impressive Way with Pure Silk Sarees
Weaving of silk in Bishnupur can be dated back to at least a 100 years. New Bishnupuri Silk Sarees are known for their tradition of crafting silk in West Bengal where producers are involved in producing some of the best quality Silk Sarees in the region. These lightweight sarees are unique and impressive they are adorned with a variety of colorful designs – popular for easy draping as formal or casual wear. The silk weaving industry in bishnupur, though a century old, flourished under the reign of the British government. It was the business capital and hub of that time. India is a huge producer of silk in both pure and blended forms, but silk produced in Bishnupur has no match to any pure silks produced in the entire country. The fine and lightweight pure silk sarees, which Bishnupur produces, is absolutely unparalleled.
They are adorned with floral motifs, animal motifs, stories from the Krishna Gatha and the use of natural colors. Similar to the frescoes painted on the wall of the caves by the early men they resided into. The artisans take motifs and design inspirations from nature.
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