luxurious fabric, typically used for sarees, that blends the traditional Chanderi weave (originating from the town of Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh, India) with "Pattu" silk, which is pure or mulberry silk...
They typically feature broad, solid-color borders and an elaborate pallu (the decorative end piece draped over the shoulder) with detailed brocaded gold work.
Designs often incorporate traditional elements representing flora and fauna, such as popular peacock and parrot motifs, as well as leaf and flower patterns. Temple motifs are also a classic feature.
Dharmavaram Pattu sarees (where "pattu" means silk) are traditional handloom silk sarees originating from the town of Dharmavaram in Andhra Pradesh, India
