6 min (1.8 km) via Aurangabad - Malegaon Rd/Jalna Road and New Mondha Rd(From Aurangabad).
Himroo is a fabric made of silk and cotton, which is grown locally in Aurangabad.
It was brought to Aurangabad in the reign of Mohammad Tughlaq, when he had shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad, Aurangabad.
The word himroo originated from Persian word Hum-ruh which means 'similar'.
Himroo is a replication of Kum-khwab, which was woven with pure golden and silver threads in olden days, and was meant for the royal families.
Himroo fabrics uses Persian designs, and is very characteristic and distinctive in appearance.
Himroo fabrics from Aurangabad is in demand for its unique style and design.
Some historians believe that Himroo was the innovation was local craftsmen with very little Persian influence.
Himroo Is woven near Zaffar Gate at the Himroo Fabrics
According to historians this art originated in Persia, though it has not been proved, himroo is associated with the times of Mohammad Tughlaq who ruled in the 14th century.
When Mohammad Tughlaq shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad many weavers came and settled here.
During the migration, the weavers instead of returning to Delhi chose to stay back here they did not want to go back to Delhi.
During the reign of Malik Ambar many people were attracted to the city and came and settled here from far and wide.
Aurangabad during Aurangzeb's Governorship and the times of Mughal became the capital and the weavers had a gala time making money and becoming prosperous.
The handicraft industry in Aurangabad attracted hundreds of craftsman and artisans.
Members of the royal family and an elite few used the famous Aurangabad himroo.
Himroo weaving is very characteristic and different.
Fabrics and shawls from Aurangabad are much in demand for their unique style and design.
The factory is open to visitors and it offers firsthand experience of the complicated and conventional technique of hand weaving the fabric on a special loom.They use Golden and silk threads expansively in geometrical and floral designs to give a polished look to the fabric.The Himroo Factory showroom is the best place to buy textile items like vests, blouses, coats, cloaks, Pathani saris, handloom shawls, bed covers and furnishings.It is open from 7.30 am to 10.00 pm.The factory can be easily accessed from any part of Aurangabad.The best time to visit the place is during the months of November to February
Himroo is a fabric made of silk and cotton, which is grown locally in Aurangabad.
It was brought to Aurangabad in the reign of Mohammad Tughlaq, when he had shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad, Aurangabad.
The word himroo originated from Persian word Hum-ruh which means 'similar'.
Himroo is a replication of Kum-khwab, which was woven with pure golden and silver threads in olden days, and was meant for the royal families.
Himroo fabrics uses Persian designs, and is very characteristic and distinctive in appearance.
Himroo fabrics from Aurangabad is in demand for its unique style and design.
Some historians believe that Himroo was the innovation was local craftsmen with very little Persian influence.
Himroo Is woven near Zaffar Gate at the Himroo Fabrics
According to historians this art originated in Persia, though it has not been proved, himroo is associated with the times of Mohammad Tughlaq who ruled in the 14th century.
When Mohammad Tughlaq shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad many weavers came and settled here.
During the migration, the weavers instead of returning to Delhi chose to stay back here they did not want to go back to Delhi.
During the reign of Malik Ambar many people were attracted to the city and came and settled here from far and wide.
Aurangabad during Aurangzeb's Governorship and the times of Mughal became the capital and the weavers had a gala time making money and becoming prosperous.
The handicraft industry in Aurangabad attracted hundreds of craftsman and artisans.
Members of the royal family and an elite few used the famous Aurangabad himroo.
Himroo weaving is very characteristic and different.
Fabrics and shawls from Aurangabad are much in demand for their unique style and design.
The factory is open to visitors and it offers firsthand experience of the complicated and conventional technique of hand weaving the fabric on a special loom.They use Golden and silk threads expansively in geometrical and floral designs to give a polished look to the fabric.The Himroo Factory showroom is the best place to buy textile items like vests, blouses, coats, cloaks, Pathani saris, handloom shawls, bed covers and furnishings.It is open from 7.30 am to 10.00 pm.The factory can be easily accessed from any part of Aurangabad.The best time to visit the place is during the months of November to February
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