The Maheshwari sarees were originally made of pure silk, but cotton yarn was later introduced. As they gained popularity the handloom weaving tradition in Maheshwar began.
These sarees are famous for their unique reversible borders and pallus, showcasing a blend of cotton and silk threads. They are traditionally made in colours like peacock blue, bright yellow, forest green, and an Indian red dye called Aal.
Today, Maheshwari sarees are available in both national and international markets.
Arrange the following sentences in the order in which they appear in the passage. • Later, Maheshwari sarees are made with a blend of silk and cotton. { } • Today, these sarees are available both in India and other countries. { } • The weavers originally used pure silk. { } • The sarees are famous for their reversible borders. { }
The correct order is:
- The weavers originally used pure silk.
- Later, Maheshwari sarees are made with a blend of silk and cotton.
- The sarees are famous for their reversible borders.
- Today, these sarees are available both in India and other countries.
Explanation
The listening passage follows a chronological order: First, the weavers originally used pure silk. Then cotton yarn was introduced and a blend of cotton and silk was used. The sarees became famous for their reversible borders and pallus. Finally, today these sarees are available in both national and international markets.