Jamdani Saree Origin | Narayanganj district near Demra in Bangladesh

History of Jamdani is very old. Muslin is its root. This Jamdani saree is also popular as Dhakai Jamdani. From 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 totally a handloom product. Pure cotton and silk is the main material of this Saree.

Dhakai muslin golden age began during the Mughal rule. Jamdani word comes from Persi. Meaning is   ‘Jam’ (flower) and ‘Dani’ (vase). At the time of Mughal, it had a great demand for its ultra-fine fabric, transparent, and designed.

At present, Jamdani is made in many places in Bangladesh and India. But Jamdani of Rupshi-Narayanganj is very popular to the women.

The demand for Jamdani had fallen at the time of Brith Colonial Era. Import of lower quality and cheaper yarn from Europe had started the decline its demand at the industrial development.  So that day by day this industry had fall gradually.

This industry is good for the businessman. But it is not for the worker 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.

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 mainly made of two type of yarn. These are silk and cotton (Suti). Before buying a Jamdani, confirm about yarn and design.

Now any person can easily buy a Jamdani from anywhere in the world. US, UK, Canadian citizen can purchase it online. Amazon is the best marketplace to buy it. Our Jamdani Shop sells 100% pure Jamdani to our Customers.

Jamdani cost is not cheap. the price range starts from BDT8000.00. It may go up to BDT1,00,00.00. Cost depends on design and cotton type. Suti Jamdani is costly than Half Silk.