Jamdani Saree Origin is in Bangladesh at South Rupshi of Narayanganj district near Demra. This a South Asian women's garment.
Jamdani Saree Origin
The history of
Dhakai Jamdani Saree is very old. Muslin is its root. This Jamdani saree is also popular as Dhakai Jamdani. From the Mughal era, it has started its journey as Muslin. Now sarees represent one of the finest and most ancient forms of weaving that originated in Bengal. Still, now, Narayanganj district is the main place for Jamdani Sari in this sub-continent.
It is a handloom product. Pure cotton and silk is the main material of this Saree.
History
Dhakai muslin's golden age began during the Mughal rule. Jamdani word comes from Persi. Meaning is 'Jam' (flower) and 'Dani' (vase). At the time of the Mughal, it had a great demand for its ultra-fine fabric, transparency, and design.
At present, Jamdani is made in many places in Bangladesh and India. But Jamdani of Rupshi-Narayanganj is very popular with women.
Decline of Jamdani
The demand for Jamdani had fallen at the time of the British Colonial Era. Import of lower quality and cheaper yarn from Europe had started the decline of its demand at the industrial development. So day by day this industry had fallen gradually.
Present Condition
This industry is good for the businessman. But it is not for the workers in this sector. It takes a minimum of 7 days to prepare a Jamdani Sari. The artisans have no fixed salary also.
There is a Friday
Jamdani Hat at Demra. It starts at 5:00 am for 2 hours. There is a village for the Jamdani manufacturer at Tarabo under Rupganj Thana in Narayanganj. Its name is
Jamdani Palli.
Jamdani Types
There are many types of sarees of Jamdani. The categories depend on location, design, and, yarn.
Dhakai Jamdani is one of the popular ones.
Jamdani Saree is mainly made of two types of yarn. These are silk and cotton (Suti). Before buying a Jamdani, confirm about yarn and design.
Shopping
Now any person can easily buy a Jamdani from anywhere in the world. US, UK, and Canadian citizens can purchase it online. Amazon is the best marketplace to buy it. Our
Jamdani Saree Shop sells 100% pure Jamdani to our Customers.
Price
Jamdani's cost is not cheap. the price range starts from BDT8000.00. It may go up to BDT1,00,00.00. The cost depends on the design and cotton type.
Suti Jamdani is more costly than Half Silk.
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