Designer Resham jamdani
A luminous and rare Designer Resham Jamdani Saree — where the artistry of Jamdani hand-weaving is elevated by the use of Resham silk thread for the motifs, adding a glowing sheen to every pattern woven into the fine cotton base.
Standard Jamdani uses cotton thread for both ground and motif. In Resham Jamdani, the supplementary weft motifs are woven using Resham (silk) thread — the result is a surface where matte cotton ground and lustrous silk motifs exist in breathtaking contrast. The Jamdani motifs shimmer against the fabric background, visible in full relief as they catch any available light. The designer treatment on this piece brings a modern composition to the traditional Jamdani vocabulary — the placement, scale, and arrangement of motifs have been considered with a fresh eye while remaining faithful to the Bengal weaving tradition. A saree for the woman who wants Jamdani heritage with added brilliance. Sourced by Sharee Kuthir from Bengal's most skilled Jamdani artisans.
- Fabric: Fine cotton muslin base with Resham (silk) thread motifs
- Weave: Supplementary weft Jamdani — Resham thread for all motifs
- Design: Designer Resham Jamdani — silk motifs on cotton ground
- Heritage: UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage weaving tradition
- Origin: Bengal Jamdani weaving community, Kolkata
- Care: Dry clean only — Resham thread requires careful handling
- Length: 6.5 metres (inclusive of blouse piece)