Sunday 28 May 2017

Jamdani Sari

Jamdani, a word came from Persian language, is a combination of the words ‘Jam’ and ‘Dani’ meaning “flower” and “Jar” respectively that means- Jar of Flowers. Basically this is a saree weaving technique. This weave done by hand loom on brocade is a really time consuming process and is a blend of figures and floral motifs. Jamdani also known as muslin cloth has a weave of the typical gray and white, and sometimes a mixture of cotton and gold thread. If you want to know about the History of Jamdani Saree then let’s dig into the history.


amdani weaving is the Cutting Edge symbol of Bangladesh’s rich cultural heritage. The Capital City of Bangladesh, Dhaka and one of the other most famous place called Narayanganj in Central Bangladesh have served as hubs for Jamdani handlooms for centuries. Large number of journals has reference for the History of Jamdani Saree and jamdani weaving. In the book Sril Silat-ut-Tawarikh, written in the 9th century, the Arab geographer Solaiman talks about the fine fabrics fabricated in the state called Rumy, or modern day Bangladesh. An interesting article in “The News Today” references the famous Book of “Periplus of Ertitrean Sea” (written as an navigation and trading story of the world), noting that it documents the fine fabrics available in this area as far back as the first decade before the birth of Christ. The golden age of Dhaka muslin, After all, began with Mughal rule in the 17th century. Due to the labor and time demanding manufacturing operation, Jamdani fabric was extremely expensive and thus a luxury afforded by only royals and nobles.

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