Varities of Jamdani Work

The main peculiarity of jamdani work is the geometric design.The expert weavers do not need to draw the design on paper.They do it

from their memory.Jamdanis have different names according to their designs. For instance,Panna Hajar,

• A jamdani with small flowers diapered on the fabric is known as 'butidar'.
• If these flowers are arranged in reclined position it is called 'tersa' jamdani.
• It is not necessary that these designs are made of flowers only.There can be designs with peacocks and leaves of creepers . If such designs cover the entire field of the saree, it is called 'jalar naksha'.
• If the field is covered with rows of flowers, it is known as 'fulwar jamdani'.
• 'Duria jamdani' has design of spots all over.
• 'Belwari jamdani' with colorful golden borders used to be made during the mughal period,especially for the women of the inner court.