Baluchar is a silk weaving centre in Murshidabad, West Bengal. Baluchar was famous for its silk brocade saris. The designs in the pallav are outstanding. Motifs include Indian courtiers and European officials of the 17th and 18th centuries shown smoking hookah, riding on horse back etc. These saris are woven in ‘Charka’ silk. No gold is use. The colours are deep maroon, madder purple and turmeric yellow.