Jalna district guardian minister Pankja Munde at the stall of Jalnai silk in Mumbai
The motifs inspired by the district’s famous mosambi and steel industry legacy make it a unique journey from cocoon to couture, where traditional handloom meets contemporary fashion,” resident deputy collector of Jalna Shashikant Hadgal said. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The authentic handloom weave and modern design of Jalnai silk sarees from Jalna district became the centre of attraction for fashion designers and buyers at the Bombay Times Fashion Week being currently held in Mumbai. The stall was facilitated by a push from Jalna district guardian minister Pankaja Munde to provide a market platform for the district’s farmers and weavers. From training farmers and producing cocoons to weaving sarees on jacquard looms, the journey of Jalna silk has reached the ramp of one of the country’s most prestigious commercial fashion platforms. “Jalnai silk is not just a fabric brand but a complete sustainable ecosystem from soil to silk. From mulberry cultivation to cocoon and direct silk fabric production, Jalna has woven its local heritage into the designs.