Begampuri Handloom, originating from the Hooghly district in West Bengal, is a fading heritage and arguably one of the finest hand-woven, translucent, and light weighed sarees. For years these sarees were commonly called “mahapar” saree meaning simple, unadorned borders with caricatured colourful patterns and designs.

These Begampuri sarees have a similar striking contrast to the well-known primary colours, uplifting the diversity. Its detailed and designed patterns of figures or patterns with a solid display of the distinct colour palette are the results of meticulous hand-dyed work taking up to 4 to 5 days. These sarees are light-weight and organic- having used the dyed yard of pure cotton on the weft. Following the cluster intervention, weavers received instruction in dobby and jacquard weaving as well as designing, dyeing, and preparatory operations, including drum warping, sizing, etc., intending to manufacture a variety of goods. Using the new methods and adjustments they were taught, weavers increased their expertise and began creating new variations of high-quality cotton sarees. Sage, rice, arrowroot, wheat, and parched rice (also known as "Khai") are the starches most frequently used for sizing.

Usually, Begampuri sarees are divided into three sections: the base body, the patterned border, and the noticeable difference at the rear end of the pallu with the ornamental end piece, almost like a continuation of the thread work throughout. Its authentic identity is in its distinct uneven selvedge.

Begampuri Handloom, originating from the Hooghly district in West Bengal, is a fading heritage and arguably one of the finest hand-woven, translucent, and light weighed sarees. For years these sarees were commonly called “mahapar” saree meaning simple, unadorned borders with caricatured colourful patterns and designs.

These Begampuri sarees have a similar striking contrast to the well-known primary colours, uplifting the diversity. Its detailed and designed patterns of figures or patterns with a solid display of the distinct colour palette are the results of meticulous hand-dyed work taking up to 4 to 5 days. These sarees are light-weight and organic- having used the dyed yard of pure cotton on the weft. Following the cluster intervention, weavers received instruction in dobby and jacquard weaving as well as designing, dyeing, and preparatory operations, including drum warping, sizing, etc., intending to manufacture a variety of goods. Using the new methods and adjustments they were taught, weavers increased their expertise and began creating new variations of high-quality cotton sarees. Sage, rice, arrowroot, wheat, and parched rice (also known as "Khai") are the starches most frequently used for sizing.

Usually, Begampuri sarees are divided into three sections: the base body, the patterned border, and the noticeable difference at the rear end of the pallu with the ornamental end piece, almost like a continuation of the thread work throughout. Its authentic identity is in its distinct uneven selvedge.

Begampuri Handloom, originating from the Hooghly district in West Bengal, is a fading heritage and arguably one of the finest hand-woven, translucent, and light weighed sarees. For years these sarees were commonly called “mahapar” saree meaning simple, unadorned borders with caricatured colourful patterns and designs.

These Begampuri sarees have a similar striking contrast to the well-known primary colours, uplifting the diversity. Its detailed and designed patterns of figures or patterns with a solid display of the distinct colour palette are the results of meticulous hand-dyed work taking up to 4 to 5 days. These sarees are light-weight and organic- having used the dyed yard of pure cotton on the weft. Following the cluster intervention, weavers received instruction in dobby and jacquard weaving as well as designing, dyeing, and preparatory operations, including drum warping, sizing, etc., intending to manufacture a variety of goods. Using the new methods and adjustments they were taught, weavers increased their expertise and began creating new variations of high-quality cotton sarees. Sage, rice, arrowroot, wheat, and parched rice (also known as "Khai") are the starches most frequently used for sizing.

Usually, Begampuri sarees are divided into three sections: the base body, the patterned border, and the noticeable difference at the rear end of the pallu with the ornamental end piece, almost like a continuation of the thread work throughout. Its authentic identity is in its distinct uneven selvedge.

Begampuri Handloom, originating from the Hooghly district in West Bengal, is a fading heritage and arguably one of the finest hand-woven, translucent, and light weighed sarees. For years these sarees were commonly called “mahapar” saree meaning simple, unadorned borders with caricatured colourful patterns and designs.

These Begampuri sarees have a similar striking contrast to the well-known primary colours, uplifting the diversity. Its detailed and designed patterns of figures or patterns with a solid display of the distinct colour palette are the results of meticulous hand-dyed work taking up to 4 to 5 days. These sarees are light-weight and organic- having used the dyed yard of pure cotton on the weft. Following the cluster intervention, weavers received instruction in dobby and jacquard weaving as well as designing, dyeing, and preparatory operations, including drum warping, sizing, etc., intending to manufacture a variety of goods. Using the new methods and adjustments they were taught, weavers increased their expertise and began creating new variations of high-quality cotton sarees. Sage, rice, arrowroot, wheat, and parched rice (also known as "Khai") are the starches most frequently used for sizing.

Usually, Begampuri sarees are divided into three sections: the base body, the patterned border, and the noticeable difference at the rear end of the pallu with the ornamental end piece, almost like a continuation of the thread work throughout. Its authentic identity is in its distinct uneven selvedge.