Madhubani Bandhani Gulabi Matasya Leela Hand Painted Saree

Sold by Madhubani Paints by Asha Jha

Country of origin: India

Made on Order- Will be dispatched in a maximum of 55-60 working days. This saree is a unificatolion of hand painted Madhubani art, & Bandhani, a technique which itself dates back to 4000 BC. The evidence of Bandhani roots point to as early as the Indus Valley Civilization, whereas Madhubani/ Mithila art has been found in accounts of lord Rama & Sita Mama's Swayamvar! Bandhani is a highly skilled process. The technique involves dyeing a fabric which is tied tightly with a thread at several points, thus producing a variety of traditional patterns like Chandrakala, Bhavan Baug, & Shikari. Dyeing is done by hand, & natural colors are used mainly. On our saree we have depicted Matsya Leela. It is the play of Matsya, one of the 10 primary avatars of Lord Vishnu. It is depicted as a giant fish who is the protector of righteousness in the form of Vedas the one who imparts knowledge to the sages. Perfect intermingling of two of India's finest art technique makes the senses commingle Fabric - Tussar Silk Saree Length -5.5 meters Blouse Length -1 meters ( blouse motifs similar to the saree)