This is a purple & pink handloom pure silk Paithani saree with zari work. The saree has zari woven floral bootas all over and a pink palla with zari woven floral, paisley & peacock motifs. It has zari red borders, brocade pleats and comes with an unstitched blouse piece. Paithani derives its name from Paithan, situated in Maharashtra, India. The art of weaving Paithanis flourished in 200 BC and since then has been a precious Indian heirloom. Traditionally, the Paithanis were woven with a pure silk yarn and metallic gold threads, called Zari. What sets a Paithani apart is that no mechanical means are used to produce these designs. Master Paithani weavers count the threads of the wrap for each part of the design and using tiny cloth pins, interlock the silk or gold yarn on the weft with them.This saree is woven with dual shaded threads and therefore, colour of the saree may vary under different lighting conditions.