The Artisan
Mahesh Enterprises by Manish Joshi Mohadi, pioneers in designing and manufacturing handloom products since 1983.
Manish Joshi Mohadi
Manish Joshi Mohadi
Mahesh Enterprises by Manish Joshi Mohadi, pioneers in designing and manufacturing handloom products since 1983.
The Craft
GI-tagged Karvati Kinar from Bhandara, Maharashtra, is known for its distinctive saw-tooth temple border. Woven on pit looms using a three-shuttle technique, it combines natural Tussar silk with vibrant dyed cotton, creating a striking contrast of golden texture and geometric patterns.
The Place
Situated on Andhalgaon Road in Tilak Ward, Mohadi (PIN 441909), this workshop lies along the main weaving corridor of Bhandara’s historic handloom cluster. It serves as an operational base for local artisans and generational weavers producing authentic GI-tagged Karvati Kinar Tussar silk textiles.
The Product
Karvati kinar saree, Vidarbha's Tussar silk craft. This saree is woven using a 3-shuttle weaving technique, featuring a characteristic border that resembles temple motifs with saw-tooth edges. Traditionally, the saree has a plain body of Tussar silk, a cotton-yarn border, and a simple stripped pallu.
Mohadi, Vidarbha, MaharashtraOrigin
Tussar silkMaterial
Three-shuttle weavingTechnique
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam AwardRecognition
Story behind the Craft
Rooted in Vidarbha, Maharashtra, the Karvati Kinar saree derives its name from karvat (saw), mirroring the serrated temple borders woven along its edges. Artisans craft the piece on a three-shuttle pit loom, joining a raw Tussar silk body with a vibrant cotton border. Traditionally worn for sacred rituals, this GI-tagged handloom art now blends wild forest-reared silk with modern motifs while honoring its heritage.
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