Nov 18, 2024
Banarasi silk saris are one of the most popular and oldest silhouettes worn in Indian culture and have a significance and connection with the historic city of Banaras, now known as Varanasi. Counted among the finest saris of India, let’s take a quick look at some of its unique types.
Katan is a plain fabric made of pure silk threads which are then twisted and woven together to create a sari. It makes the sari look more shiny and sturdy, making it an ideal pick for festivities.
Shattir also has a variety based on the lighter and heavier silhouette and then is integrated into a Banarasi sari creating stylish and contemporary motifs and designs.
Georgette is mainly constructed from fine twisted yarns made from original silk and is very light when spunned into the Banarasi fabric. It gives a soft and luscious appeal.
Inspired by the theme of ‘jungle’ including flora and fauna, the dense zari work found in these Banarasi include prints of hunting animals, human figures, and ancient activities as well.
Tanchoi Banarasi has a complicated technique that requires twists and multiple weft colours and is made into a maze and then achieves its aesthetics.
The cutwork technique used on Banarasi improves the overall beauty of the pallu and mainly involves intricate embroidery detailing and consists of floral motifs.
Butidar or Buta is achieved via the Butidar Banarasi silk sari and is woven with gold, silver, and silk brocade Banarasis featuring subtle floral motifs.
Jamdani Banarasi were formerly known as Dhakai saris which have a unique silk brocade with cotton and zari threads having classic floral designs as well.
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