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Historians say
Madanpura weavers are distinguished by traditional, refined patterning and a neat selvedge, in contrast to Alaipura. The city's weavers are largely Muslims of the Ansari community and the craft passes father to son.
Historians say
One of the two historic core weaving mohallas of Varanasi. Weaving is done in upper rooms of houses on foot-powered pit looms, and the quarter is known for fine, delicate kinkhab work.