Kora and Red Gorod Korial with Zari

Handwoven Gorod Korial (Un-degummed Bengal Mulberry Silk) with Zari Conch-shell motifs and red resham florals, all over border and pallu. Meenakari conch shells on body and paisleys on the pallu. A true festive wear. Blouse piece with zari border included. The word “Gorod” means ‘White’ while the etymology may have come from "gond" or gum. Gorod silk saris are distinguished by its red border and small paisley motifs. Silk fabric used to weave traditional Gorod saris is not dyed or degummed which keeps the purity factor of the fabric intact and therefore these saris have a sacred importance to the women in Bengal. Korial is a technique akin to Korvai or Kuppadam, in which the red border is interlocked attached to undyed spotless natural colour silk body using a triple shuttle loom, resulting in extremely fine corduroy texture of the border.