Ever heard of Maheshwari sarees, the pride of Madhya Pradesh? Here is how the fabric is transformed into a masterpiece.

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Since the origin of Maheshwari sarees in the 18th century, women tend to drape this iconic fabric in an accentuated way, ...

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