Parag Jain Mehandiwara is a handloom artisan with over 10 years of experience. Trained in weaving in 2016-17, he later established his own handloom centre, continuing his passion for traditional weaving alongside his BCA and MBA education.
Parag Jain Mehandiwara, aged 32, has been working in the handloom sector for over 10 years. He completed his training in 2016-2017 and later established his own handloom centre. Alongside his professional education in BCA and MBA, Parag has developed a strong passion for traditional weaving and continues to pursue the craft.
Waraseoni saris are traditionally handwoven using fine-count yarns. Earlier, weavers mainly used cotton counts ranging from 10s to 100s; today, silk and blended yarns are also used. The weavers follow indigenous hand-measurement methods, using terms such as ekungal, ekbhitha, and ekhaath to determine fabric dimensions.
Waraseoni, located in Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh, is a traditional handloom weaving cluster. The region is home to the Koshti community, known for its longstanding association with weaving. The name Koshti is linked to kosa, meaning Tussar silk, while Salewar is derived from the Sanskrit word salike, referring to a type of weave.
Waraseoni saris are distinguished by their elegant colours, stripes, checks, and traditional motifs. Notable varieties include Reshmijote, Baal, Anjari/Aanjana, and Pitambari Aanjana saris. Designs such as Moongia, Mukhtiya, Dhoop-Chhaon, Bhag, and Nakshikinar create distinctive visual identities, while motifs like Ruiphool, Jaiphool and Karvati enrich their borders and patterns.
Waraseoni sari weaving has a rich and longstanding handloom tradition known for its simplicity, beauty, and elegance. The saris are traditionally woven in very fine counts ranging from 80s to 120s. Among merchants, they are known as “Solah Haath ki Saadi,” referring to their traditional length of sixteen hands.
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