Narayanpeth sarees are primarily made in Yeola (which is in Maharashtra’s in Nasik district) of thin silk material.
The borders are woven in colours which contrast with the main body of the saree, and they typically have sawtooth designs referred to as 'karvatikath'; 'karvat' means ‘saw’ in Marathi. There are no limitations as such when it comes to colour, and no colour seems to dominate either. The body is traditionally plain although contemporary sarees may have some designs.
The endpiece of Narayanpeth sarees isn’t heavy either in terms of design or zari, and often has stripes. Tassels may be used on the endpiece but aren't characteristic of the sarees.
This kind of design can be in other sarees too but the design matched with the other characteristics is a sign that a saree is a Narayanpeth saree.
(The information in this post is from Vijaya Dandekar who's also sketched the designs used. Also see: Narayanpet Sarees.)
The borders are woven in colours which contrast with the main body of the saree, and they typically have sawtooth designs referred to as 'karvatikath'; 'karvat' means ‘saw’ in Marathi. There are no limitations as such when it comes to colour, and no colour seems to dominate either. The body is traditionally plain although contemporary sarees may have some designs.
The endpiece of Narayanpeth sarees isn’t heavy either in terms of design or zari, and often has stripes. Tassels may be used on the endpiece but aren't characteristic of the sarees.
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| Typical Narayanpeth Saree design by Vijaya Dandekar |
(The information in this post is from Vijaya Dandekar who's also sketched the designs used. Also see: Narayanpet Sarees.)