Handwoven Maheshwari Cotton Cape with SlipABOUT THE CRAFT MAHESHWARI Maheshwari textiles of Madhya Pradesh were gifted to royal visitors in the times of queen Ahilyabai Holkar who ruled Indore state in the 18th century. Almost extinct few decades ago, they have now been revived with over 3000 artisans actively engaged from the preparatory stage to the completion of woven fabric. MAHESHWARI TECHNIQUE The process of creating a Maheshwari involves preparation of the silk warp which is hand dyed