Korial Saree
Korial Saree | |
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Production area | |
Country | ![]() |
State | West Bengal |
Location | Mirzapur, Panhgechia and Gaganpur |
Details | |
Origin Place | Murshidabad and Birbhum, West Bengal |
Ingredients | Silk |
Thread count | Not less than 90s–92s |
Length | 5.50–6.50 m. |
Breadth | 1.20–1.25 m. |
Style | Bengal tradition |
Style of Anchal | Ornamented by beautiful fine design |
Style of borders | Plain or with extra warp |
Usage | Normal day life and Festival |
Status | |
GI Status | Registered |
Application No. | 704 |
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Website | Korial Saree |
Korial Saree (Bengali: কোরিয়াল শাড়ি) is a traditional handwoven saree (Sari) of West Bengal. These handloom sarees are famous for the red boarder, novelty of saree designs, beautiful designs on the anchal, and natural fibers (mulberry silk) in weaving. The saree was the symbol of holiness, purity and good shine. In 2024, the Korial Saree received recognition as a registered Geographical indication.[1]
Korial sarees are traditionally woven on primitive hand looms, and the jala system is used to incorporate the designs. The Maku (shuttle) of the hand loom runs one side to another side by hand. 100 count silk yarn is used for weaving and also zari is used as per requirement. The saree has plain weave borders or borders with extra warp; The anchal have traditional floral and geometric designs, which are made using the jala method. The Ground of the saree has Buti design, which is made using jala method with additional weft. The speciality of Korial saree is that it is given a typical traditional khai finish after weaving and dried for a particular time. Finally, the saree is folded carefully.
As per 2024 data, 146 weavers are engaged in weaving Korial sarees in Murshidabad and Birbhum districts of West Bengal. In the financial year 2018-19, the annual sales of this saree was ₹24.5 million.
References
- ^ "Application details of the Korial Saree - Geographical Indications". Intellectual Property India. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
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