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The Maheshwari saree, comes from Maheshwar in Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh. It was Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar who had employed a special team of craftsmen from Surat and Malwa to design an exclusive nine yard saree that could be gifted to the royalty and other dignitaries visiting her state.

Maheswari weaves are much loved for their understated elegance, glossy finish and light weight. Maheswari weaves has fine cotton yarns in its weft and silk in the warp and gold thread or zari to weave elegant motifs on the body, border and pallu. Authentic Maheshwaris have designs that are inspired by the grand temples, palaces and forts of Madhya Pradesh.

The speciality of Maheshwari sarees is its reversible border, also known as bugdi, which can be worn on both sides. These sarees are known for their unique pallus which are made five stripes, three coloured and two white alternating, running along its width. There are five popular forms of this lovely weave, namely, Chandrakala, Baingani Chandrakala, Chandratara, Beli and Parbi. While the Chandrakala and Baingani Chandrakala are plain sarees, Chandratara, Beli and Parbi are characterised by stripes or checks.