Handloom saris are a traditional textile art of Bangladesh and India. The production of handloom saris is important for economic development in rural India.[1]
Koorai silk saree, also referred to as Koorai Pattu Pudavai, Koorai Pattu, or Koranad cloth,[1][2] is a traditional nine-yard saree originating from Koranad in Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, India. Traditionally worn by brides[3] during Hindu wedding ceremonies,[4][5] the saree is recognized for its unique weaving patterns and cultural significance. It is produced by the Sฤliyan weaving community using a blend of silk and cotton, and is typically characterized by checked designs and vibrant colors such as green and yellow, which are traditionally associated with prosperity and fertility.[6]
Pasapali sari also known as Saktapar is a Bandha (Ikat) handloom sari weaved mainly in the Bargarh district of Odisha, India. The name Pasapali is derived from pasฤ or gambling games using Chess board. These saris have intricate check patterns of contrast colors resembling the chess boards which gives it such name.[1]
Pochampally sari or Pochampalli ikat is a saree made in Bhoodan Pochampally, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, Telangana State, India. They have traditional geometric patterns in "Paagadu Bandhu" (Ikat) style of dyeing. The intricate geometric designs find their way into sarees and dress materials. The Indian government's official airline, Air India, has its cabin crew wear specially designed Pochampally silk sarees.[1][2]
A Sambalpuri sari is a traditional handwoven bandha (ikat) sari (locally called "sambalpuri bandha" sadhi or saree) wherein the warp and the weft are tie-dyed before weaving. It is a handloom sari produced in the Sambalpur, Bargarh, Balangir, Boudh and Sonepur districts of Odisha, India. Sambalpuri saris incorporate traditional motifs like shankha (Conch), chakra (wheel), phula (flower), all of which have deep symbolism with the native Odia culture. The colours red, black and white represents Lord Kaalia (Jagannatha)'s face colour.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak (pronunciationโ; born Keshav Gangadhar Tilak[3][4] (pronunciation: [keสษส ษกษลษกaหdฬชสฑษษพ สiษญษk]); 23 July 1856 โ 1 August 1920), endeared as Lokmanya (IAST: Lokamฤnya), was an Indian nationalist, teacher, and an independence activist. He was one third of the Lal Bal Pal triumvirate.[5] The British colonial authorities called him "The father of the Indian unrest". He was also conferred with the title of "Lokmanya", which means "accepted by the people as their leader".[6] Mahatma Gandhi called him "The Maker of Modern India".[7]
Chandra Shekhar Sitaram Tiwari (23 July 1906 โ 27 February 1931), popularly known as Chandra Shekhar Azad, was an Indian revolutionary who reorganised the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) under its new name of Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) after the death of its founder, Ram Prasad Bismil, and three other prominent party leaders, Roshan Singh, Rajendra Nath Lahiri and Ashfaqulla Khan. He hailed from Bardarka village in Unnao district of United Provinces and his parents were Sitaram Tiwari and Jagrani Devi. He often used the pseudonym "Balraj" while signing pamphlets issued as the commander-in-chief of the HSRA.[2]He worked closely with Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar and Shivaram Rajguru.
