Himroo

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The world famous Himroo Art was originated in Aurangabad. Himroo Fabrics is prepared by silk and locally grown cotton.

Himroo is brought to Aurangabad in the reign of Mohammad Tughlaq, when he had shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad, Aurangabad.

Himroo, The word Himroo is originated from Persian word Hum-ruh which that means ‘Similar’. Himroo is the replication of the Kum-khwab which was woven by the pure golden and silver threads in olden days, it was meant for the royal families.

The designs for Himroo were Persian. Himroo weaving is very characteristic and distinctive in appeal. Himroo from Aurangabad is much in demand for their unique style and design. Now days there are very few weavers like Aurangabad Silk Mills making Himroo shawls, Sarees, Dress Material & Bed Covers