Himroo Fabrics - Aurangabad
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| Address : | Mondha Rd, Juna Mondha, Old Mondha, Jaffer Gate, Aurangabad, Maharashtra 431001, India |
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| Phone : | 📞 +999 | ||||||||||||||
| Postal code : | 431001 | ||||||||||||||
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Snehashish Sen on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Himroo:
Handwoven Himroo material is a traditional Aurangabad speciality. Himroo May be woven with silk,wool,cotton or Jari(silver golden thread). Traditionally it was only woven in Cotton(warp) and silk(weft). It was a Cheaper alternative for KIMKHAB, the more lavish brocade of silk n gold thread woven for royalty in 14th century. The weaves incorporate plain lines woven in diffrent patterns,geomatrical designs, designs inspired by nature, floral motifs, motif from the paintings from Ajanta caves, carvings from Ellora caves, Bibi Ka Maqbara and Taj Mahal.
History:
The word "himroo" originated from persian word "hum-ruh" which means similar. Made from cotton and silk. It has its origin in the ancient style of weaving knwon as jamevar in kashmir and was introduced to the south(deccan) by Muhammad bin Tughlak when he shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad in 14th century for the warmer climate. Along with him came many weavers and settled here in Aurangabad. During the migration back to Delhi, several weavers chose to stay back. They did not wanted to Go back to delhi as the conditions were favorable for making himroo in deccan.
A luxurious extra weft figured fabric with a cotton base and a silk or art silk weave, himroo is ideal for rich stoles and furnishing material. The design are geometrical, hexagons and of fruits like pomogranate,pineapple; and flowers like rose, ajanta lotus, jasmine, designs of flowering creeper, running designs formed with leaves and stem which interlock sometimes to form intricate patterns. Himroo uses Persian design, and is very characteristic and distinctive in appearence. According to Historians Himroo Originated in Persia. During the regime of Malik Amber when City was founded in 1610, many weavers were attracted to Aurangabad. Aurangzeb's times n laters Mughals, Aurangabad became capital for handicraft industry n art of himroo grew tremendously. members of royal family and the elite patronaged Himroo.Beside Shwals others products were woven out from himroo like coats, jackets, bedsheets, pillow cases, curtains n furnishing material. During the times of Nizam's of Hyderabad, Himroo sherwanis were made from himroo fabrics and it became so popular that they became intrinsic part of the wedding attire of the groom.
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APARNA VHATKAR on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ One of the best shops of paithani Sarees and Himroo Sarees etc, it has a wide variety of designs and motifs of Paithani Sarees. The shop is located in an old locality but it is a must visit. The staff was very nice and cordial and gave a discount too.
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Sybal D'Britto on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I shopped Himroo saree from Mr. Faisal over phone 1 year back. He was very very cooperative. Answered all my queries over phone and watsapp. The saree is very beautiful. I wish to visit the store someday for the real experience.
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TAHER SHAIKH on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Really liked the stocks at this Himroo Store ethnic and best quality,exclusive design enjoy shopping and some discount also.a must visit store for original hand crafted Himroo Shwals and Paithani Sarees.staff was very at the store decent and helpful in showing the stock and weaving process.A must visit store.
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Shaikh Noman Ahmed on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Beautiful handwoven & wide range of products. Excellent quality fabric. A must visit place to visit in Aurangabad.
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Nikhil Jogdand on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Amazing artworks! MR.Faisal is very welcoming and has all the information on Himroo and Paithani manufacturing process.
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Abdul Wahab on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The most authentic and original handmade Himroo fabrics. Impressive colour, design and articles available. Pride of Aurangabad and the legacy continued by Mr. faisal Quraishi ( 6th Generation of the Quraishi family Business). A store serving their customers more than 130 years. Must visit.
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Syed Jumna on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Truly a breathtaking beauty ensembled with an original touch of the centuries long heritage. With a retail outlet situated at the heart (Zaffar Gate) of Aurangabad city, the Himroo Fabrics showroom is a hidden gem indeed. It is stocked up with many wonderful designs and artistic works in the weaven category.
Stoles, shawls and sarees (Ethnic Indian Attire) are stunning and of utmost quality.
They provide authentic Paithani sarees and Himroo collections with some mesmerizing artworks on it.
Staff is humble and knowledgeable. The owner, Mr. Faisal Qureshi is also kind enough to share all the intrinsic information about the art. His co-operation ensures our visit to be fruitful and worthy.
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