Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad celebrates the heritage of India – Banglad province with Dhakai Jamdani
Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad brings back the 150-year-old Dhakai Jamdani sari, commemorating the rich cultural heritage of India and Bangladesh, and displaying the extraordinary skills of traditional weavers.
In the recently demonstrated cultural pride, Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad of Varoda shows an extraordinary cultural treasure. She was draped in a soft, whispering Dhakai Jamdani sari. It's more than just a fashion statement. It is a profound move to respect the common legacy, which connects India and Bangladesh beyond geographical boundaries.
A significant aspect of the shared heritage between India and Bangladesh has been highlighted recently, which continue to involve myth, nostalgia, pride and friendship. This shared legacy is designed to eliminate differences and transcend boundaries. Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad of Baroda introduced her followers to Dhakai Jamdani, a textile known for its exquisiteness.
Baroda's Maharani shared a series of amazing photos on her official Instagram account, which was alongside Dhakai Jamdani Saree on the caption, “One aspect of the shared heritage of India and Bangladesh continues to weave structures of mythology, nostalgia, pride and friendship enough to remove the differences. and boundaries. The honor of this diplomatic feat is attributed to the simple weaver of the remote villages of Narayanganj and Sonargaon. The bent person produces one of the most complex textiles ever – Dhakai Jamdani. ”
In her post she further introduced the saree, saying,His Dhakai, produced by Colorwave, uses a 150-year-old design called “Angurlata”. This design features its unusual grape vine motif. The original sari is believed to have been woven in 1875 and is currently preserved in the Victoria and Albert Museums. It was shipped to England from the Indian Museum in 1879.
The true beauty of a sari is evident in the skillful craftsmanship and time devoted to it. A sari made with fine 100×100 count cotton thread takes nearly two months to complete. From dyeing the yarn to setting the warp yarn to final weaving, this process is meticulous. Two skilled weavers do 11-12 hours a day to achieve this masterpiece. This effort represents not only time, but also patience, passion and rich legacy.
Historically, Sonargaon, once a prosperous river channel, is believed to contribute its fertile soil and climate to the special delicateness of the original Dhakai weave. The knitting is very good and can be passed through the ring. However, this tradition has gradually declined, affected by changing preferences and loss of patronage. The legacy is preserved through the efforts of textile enthusiasts and historians, who work to restore its glory.
The sari itself is a vibrant celebration, paying tribute to skilled workers who continue to maintain the ancient art. They do this by working on a handloom in a quiet village and meticulously weave each thread.
