Reimagining Khun and Paithani for Ganesh Chaturthi
Reading Time: 5 minutes weavers; but we have also always encouraged a shift in the way we perceive them, these handwoven wonders of magic should be enjoyed with modern nuances and trailblazing edifice. Ganesh Chaturthi, an auspicious Hindu festival celebrated for 10 days every year, reminds one of pandal hopping, visiting relative’s home for Ganesh puja, gorging on modaks while flaunting our sartorial best. And if handloom trends were to be accounted for, there would be melange of textiles like Paithani, Puneri, Narayan peth and Khun for the celebratory style.