Description

Banarasi sarees as we know them today, came to existence with the arrival of the Mughals into India. The art of weaving Khaddi Georgette Banarasi sarees took root when the artisans brought in by Mughals established their trades in Banaras. During this period, the weaving of brocades with intricate designs using gold and silver threads became the speciality of Banaras. The intricately designed flower and foliated motifs called ‘Jhallar’, kalga and bel are often found in the weaving. A typical Banarasi sari has gold brocade or ‘Zari’ work, small motifs or designs, compact weaving, metallic appeal, heavy ‘Pallu’ and ‘Meenakari’ work.

There are four main varieties of Banarasi sari, which includes pure banarasi silk sarees(Katan), Organza (Kora) with Zari and silk; Georgette, and Shattir; all of which are hand woven sarees. The designs available on these masterpieces created by the artisans are: Jangla, Tanchoi, Vaskat, Cutwork, Tissue and Butidar.

Silk and blended silk are very similar in strength, texture, and appearance. Blended silk is seen as a cheaper alternative that is more durable due to its mixed fabric. The blended fabric increases antimicrobial properties with UV protection. Blended silk sarees are a great alternative to enjoy the natural silk’s appearance and feel, but are stronger and durable.

Bandhej, also known as Bandhani, is the oldest form of tie & die art which began about 5000 years ago and is still practiced in states of Rajasthan, Gujarat and parts of Uttar Pradesh. As per the historical evidence, the first Bandhani saree was worn at the time of Bana Bhatt’s Harshacharita in a royal marriage. One of it’s earliest visual representations can be seen in the Ajanta caves.

As with any Banarasi product, this soft-silk saree is embellished with detailed floral motifs, foliate motifs and a string of leaves and has gold brocade or ‘Zari’ work, small motifs or designs, compact weaving and a metallic appeal.

COLOR: Please note that slight variation in color from the product image is inevitable due to the lighting conditions and the camera being used is different each time. We try to depict a natural perspective through our product images and also, the models are not professionals. Some products involve traditional handmade printing processes so each product will differ. Kindly contact us for any queries or suggestions.

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