Shantipur Jamdani

The 'Shantipuri' sarees are named after the village 'Shantipur' in Nadia district of West bengal, which is famous for the 'vaishnava' culture propagated by Sri Gaurango Mahaprovu. These sarees have a powder fine texture and display a sophistications and subtlety of temperament. The borders on the sarees of shantipur could be either dyed cotton-silk or art silk or viscose yarns or gold and silver zaris. The background of the sarees has fine and delicate checks, stripes or a texture created by colored threads or a combination of fine and thicker yarn. The pallu of the saree which hangs from the shoulder has butis or jamdani designs beautifully arranged along with stripes of different widths. Some tie and dye designs are also being used for the pallu of shantipur sarees.