Colour: WhiteMaterial: Cotton SilkMadhya Pradesh's glory is exhibited in the Maheshwari sari. Woven with fine silk and cotton, the saree is usually plain, but some with floral or geometric patterns, like stripes and checks. The Maheshwari sari owes its origin to queen Ahilya Bai, who designed and wore this first. Once worn by royalty, the Maheshwari is now worn all over the world and considered an epitome of elegance and class.