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While there is much being planned in India in the field of urban development and urban regeneration with schemes such as HRIDAY and Smart Cities mission, there is little talk about the development of smaller towns such as Paithan. This article aims to highlight the potential of integrated…
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A lot can be learnt from the socio-cultural aspects of a community through the food, language and clothing patterns. Clothing and textiles have been important in human history and reflect the materials available to a civilization as well as the technologies that had been mastered. The…
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Jaywant Patil belongs to an old and established family in Paithan. His family owns a large double courtyard wada in the heart of the old city of Paithan. His father, Shri Balasaheb Patil was a researcher and collector and has led several excavations in Paithan.
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Dr R.S. Morwanchikar is an historian from Aurangabad, Maharashtra. He has studied the history of Paithan extensively and has published several books. In this video, he talks about the evolution of Paithan from the 2nd xentury BCE till the 18th century CE and its importance as a weaving centre and…
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India is well known since ancient times for its handloom and cloth weaving industry. One of the major trade items in the Indo-Roman trade in the 2nd century CE was woven cloth, especially muslin, a cloth that can be dyed and embroidered, originating from Paithan. Caves in the region, from 1st…
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The Paithani saree derives its name from Paithan, the town which has been producing these exquisite sarees for about 2,000 years now. A silk saree with gold zariwork, it is identified by its typical motifs and borders. It enjoyed the patronage of the Peshwas and the Nizam and was considered a royal…
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