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 Varunavi Handlmade brings you the best, woven products from the famous textile town of Sholapur in Maharashtra. We are natives of Solapur and aim to bring the beautiful textiles of this region to every home in India!

 

Solapur is known for its textile industry. The development of the handloom weaving industry in Solapur seems to have commenced during the regime of the Peshwas. There were numerous small independent artisan weavers in the industry. Each artisan-house had one or two looms which were generally handled by the head of the family while the women and the children helped in the preparatory processes and in some cases in dyeing also.

 

The craft of Solapuri Wall Hanging originated about 40 years ago. These are handwoven 100% cotton wall-hangings made by a small group of weavers in Solapur. The technique of weaving is known as tapestry work. Initially, the designs were mainly geometric in nature. Over time, they have become extremely complex including portraits of famous people such as chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, .

We have the largest online collection of Solapuri Wall Hangings. 

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Another specialty of the town is the Solapuri Chaddar. In the 1950s, when mill-made products began to threaten the market for handlooms, some weavers in Solapur got together and started a mill. They developed a jacquard-based bedsheet that became an instant hit. Made with a mix of cotton, viscose and polyester yarns, the Solapuri chaddar is in demand by customers from all-over India as it can be used in all weathers. The beautiful floral designs in bright colours are visually appealing too!

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