Popularly known as Dhakai Jamdani or simply Dhakai, this art of textile weaving has its roots in Dhaka, Bangladesh. … Even the name, Jamdani, is of Persian origin and comes from the word “jam” meaning flower and “dani” meaning vase. The name is suggestive of the beautiful floral motifs on these sarees.
Light as a feather, and arising from an exotic concoction of Mughal patronage with ancient Hindu traditions, Jamdani (or Dhakai Jamdani) sarees represent one of the finest and most ancient forms of weaving that originated in Bengal. These sarees are characterized by intricately designed motifs that seem to float on the surface of an almost transparent, ultra-fine fabric, giving it a mystical charm that is hard to find elsewhere.