Bhagalpur, known for its silk production, has now started manufacturing various types of fabrics. The demand for Bhagalpuri sarees has also increased rapidly in both domestic and international markets. These sarees are made from Dal fabric, which is considered to be cost-effective and suitable for both summer and winter seasons. Previously, 3D sarees were made here, but now weavers are also creating sarees with football designs.
The football-themed sarees are created by printing the football design onto the fabric, giving it the appearance of a football. These sarees are also referred to as “Rasgulla sarees” in colloquial language. Weaver Hemant explains that the demand for these sarees has increased compared to other varieties. The price of these sarees is Rs 300, and their unique feature is that they maintain a comfortable temperature in both hot and cold weather, making them more desirable than other sarees. These sarees are primarily in demand from Kolkata, from where they are exported to Bangladesh.
In Bhagalpur, the Jain community also has a preference for these sarees. Weaver Hemant mentions that they have to keep up with the market trends, but the focus in Bhagalpur is on designing. Every year, various designs are created here, and there are designers specialized in this craft. The Jain temple located nearby attracts Jain devotees who often purchase these sarees. Initially, these sarees were only available in yellow color, but now they are made in various designs. These sarees are mainly purchased to honor guests and dignitaries.
भागलपुर शहर में सिल्क के साथ-साथ अब विभिन्न किस्मों की चादरें भी बनाई जाने लगी हैं। इसके चलते भागलपुरी चादर की मांग देश और विदेश में तेजी से बढ़ रही है। यहां पर डल की चादरें बनाई जाती हैं, जो काफी किफायती होती हैं और गर्मी और ठंड में दोनों मौसमों में इस्तेमाल की जा सकती हैं। इसके बाद से बुनकर फुटबॉल के डिजाइन की चादरें भी तैयार कर रहे हैं। यह चादरें फुटबॉल की तरह लगती हैं और इसे रसगुल्ला वाली चादर भी कहा जाता है। इस चादर की मांग कोलकाता से हो रही है और यह चादर बांगलादेश निर्यात की जाती है। भागलपुर में ट्रेडिशनल डिजाइन के साथ-साथ नए डिजाइन की चादरें भी बनाई जा रही हैं और इसे जैन संप्रदाय के लोग भी पसंद कर रहे हैं। जैन मंदिर के नजदीकी इस इलाके में यह चादर अतिथियों को सम्मानित करने के लिए खरीदी जाती है।
