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  19 October, 2023

A meticulously made Banarasi saree is For a typical Indian wedding in the summer, something soft, delicate, and handwoven would be perfect. Silakaari's banarasi sarees are elegant-looking and comfortable in the hot summer heat. Banarasi clothing is giving the fashion industry a new platform to grow on. 

 

The old city is bordered by Varuna and Asi and is situated on the Ganges' north bank. Varanasi is referred to as the "city of light" and "the shining city as a great place of learning" in the Mahabharata, where the city is known as Kashi (: Kashi) from the Sanskrit root ka- "to shine." 

 

Pure silk (Katan), organza (Kora) with silk and zari, Georgette, and Shattir are the four main varieties of Banarasi sari. According to the design methodology, they are further divided into groupings like Jangla, Tanchoi, Vaskat, Cutwork, Tissue, and Butidar. 

 

Varanasi is known for producing silks and brocades with beautiful gold and silver thread work. Banaras Textile They are made of fully woven silk sarees with elaborate zari decorations. They have aspects like elaborate flower and foliage motifs that are inspired by Mughal patterns. 

 

Banarasi silk is well-known both in India and throughout the world for its use in silk sarees. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, is the source of the fine grade silk known as banarasi. Banarasi cloth takes more than a year to make and was originally made for royalty using only pure gold and silver threads.

 

The fabric is known as Banarasi Khadi Georgette and is translucent and airy. The surface is crinkly because the yarns were twisted during manufacture. The fabric has a thick ply, which makes it hefty and robust. Another term for it is ghicha silk, which is created from the larvae of several silkworms. 

 

Identifying a pure banarasi piece you have to do these few things:-  (Silakaari sell only autehticate, orginal certified Banarasi Silk)

If you want to know if a saree is authentic, just checkat the back. 

            1) Look for pin markings. 

            2) Look for intricate patterns. 

            3) Check the weight. It is generally on the higher side from other fabrics.

 

One of the main causes of Banarasi sarees' high price is the silk used in their production. The majority of the Banarasi sarees and clothing items we sell are made of pure silk, which is highly valued for its sumptuous brilliance and texture. For weaving, only the finest silk strands are used following meticulous material sourcing. 

 

The Indian city of Varanasi, also known as Banaras or Kashi, is renowned for its extensive cultural heritage. It is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Banarasi sarees and other clothing items have a long history.

 

The saree became popular right away and is now recognized as a classic. as well as well-known individuals who have been photographed donning Banarasi sarees.At events and award shows, these celebrities have donned sarees both on and off camera. 

 

Banarasi sarees are expertly handcrafted in Varanasi, India, and are available at our store and on our website, www.silakaari.com.  Receive a special discount for online purchases and free delivery. 

 

 

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