Maheshwari Sarees Embrace Tech: Jacquard Machines Revolutionize Weaving, 500+ Designs

• Maheshwari sarees, traditionally hand-woven in Maheshwar, Khargone district, now incorporate electronic Jacquard machines for the first time.
• The new technology, replacing traditional 'dobbies', simplifies the weaving process for artisans and enables over 500 new designs.
• The government has provided 13 Jacquard machines to Maheshwar weavers, with the first operational in Keriakhedi village by Ashok Chauhan.
• Jacquard machines allow for intricate, customizable designs to be uploaded via computer chips, significantly reducing design creation time.
• While designs are automated, the core weaving remains hand-based, preserving the traditional identity of Maheshwari sarees while boosting demand.

Why It Matters: Jacquard machines modernize Maheshwari saree production, easing weaver's work and expanding design possibilities.