The Paithani, Maharashtra's wedding silk, is woven with a hand-tapestry technique that creates its famous peacock, lotus and parrot 'pallu' in pure zari. Reversible and seamless, it has been treasured since the Satavahana era.
- Region of origin:
- Maharashtra
- GI registration:
- Paithani Sarees and Fabrics
- Materials:
- silk; zari
- Techniques:
- tapestry weave; interlocked pallu
- HS code (customs):
- 5007
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About Paithani
The Paithani, Maharashtra's wedding silk, is woven with a hand-tapestry technique that creates its famous peacock, lotus and parrot 'pallu' in pure zari. Reversible and seamless, it has been treasured since the Satavahana era.
- Region of origin
- Maharashtra
- GI registration
- Paithani Sarees and Fabrics
- Materials
- silk; zari
- Techniques
- tapestry weave; interlocked pallu
- HS code (customs)
- 5007
How it’s made
tapestry weaveinterlocked pallu
The makers
Crafted by Paithan/Yeola weavers of Maharashtra.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Paithani is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Paithani Sarees and Fabrics”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
Buying Paithani — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Paithani pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Paithani piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- Is this Paithani authentic and GI-certified?
- Yes. Paithani is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Paithani Sarees and Fabrics”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.
- What does an authentic Paithani piece cost?
- Handmade Paithani typically ranges from ₹6,000 to ₹3,50,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Paithani piece?
- Keep Paithani out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin