A Fulia Tangail saree is generally recognisable by its plain or lightly patterned earthy-coloured body, contrasted against a texture that looks coarse but feels remarkably soft and fine to the touch, a direct result of the hand-weaving process.
Gadwal weaving communities often trace the craft’s origin not to any single historical weaver but to divine inspiration.
Lighter, more affordable, and distinct in construction from Kanchipuram silk, Arni sarees represent a living thread of Tamil weaving heritage that deserves to be known in its own right.
According to popular accounts, the Khatri community, the artisan caste most associated with Ajrakh today migrated from Sindh to Kutch in the 16th century at the invitation of the local ruler, carrying the technique with them.