Yeola handwoven silk, Silk Mark, real vs printed — what to check before you buy a Paithani from the USA.

Paithani sarees from Yeola, Maharashtra are among India's most treasured handloom silks — and among the most imitated. If you are buying one from the USA, here is how to make sure you get the real thing.

What makes a real Paithani

A genuine Paithani is handwoven on a wooden pit loom in pure silk. Its signature is the richly woven pallu with peacock, lotus and mango motifs in gold zari, and a border woven in the same silk — never printed or pasted on. The body carries small woven buttas, and the motifs appear on both sides of the fabric, because they are woven in, not stamped on top.

Look for Silk Mark certification, which confirms pure silk. At Aan Silk House, our Paithani sarees are handwoven pure silk from Yeola, and every piece is checked before it ships.

How to spot a genuine Paithani vs an imitation

• Turn it over. On a handwoven Paithani, the motifs are visible on the reverse side too. On a printed imitation, the back is faded or blank.
• Feel the zari. Real zari has weight and a soft metallic sheen; imitation zari looks flat and plasticky.
• Check the border. A Paithani border is woven as part of the saree, with clean, sharp motif edges — not a separate stitched strip.
• Ask about the silk. A genuine seller will name the silk (pure silk), the origin (Yeola) and the certification (Silk Mark) without hesitation.

Choosing a colour and occasion

Classic bridal choices are red, green and magenta, while dual-tone and pastel Paithanis suit receptions and festive evenings. The red Paithani with a black border is a timeless Karva Chauth and wedding choice; emerald and rani pink work beautifully for Diwali and family celebrations. Every Aan Silk House Paithani comes with an unstitched blouse piece in a matching or contrast border.

Blouse, fall, pico and tassels

Our sarees arrive with fall, pico and tassels done, so the drape is ready — you only need to have the blouse stitched to your measurements. The standard length is a full 6-plus yards including the blouse piece.

Buying from the USA

Because we ship from our Edison, New Jersey boutique, US delivery is fast and shipping across the USA is free. You can browse the full range in our Paithani Silk collection or explore all silk sarees, and book a video-call appointment to see any saree draped live before you buy.

Caring for your Paithani

Dry clean only, fold with the zari inside, and store in a muslin cloth away from direct sunlight. A handloom silk is made to be worn for decades — and passed on.

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