BANARISI SARIS

 BANARASI SARI: This One of the most beautiful Indian saree made in Banaras now known as Varanasi. Saris from Banaras are considered as one of the finest saris in India and specially known for heavy work of gold and silver brocade or zari and embroidery,because of these engravings, are relatively heavy.

 Banarasi sarees are not only a traditional attire, but a symbol of pride, happiness,union, and celebration for Indian women.This sari has a strong Mughal influence in its design and is a must for a bride. The intricate intertwining floral and foliate motifs, kalga and bel are usually found in the weaving.

A characteristic found along the inner, and sometimes outer, edge of borders is a narrow fringe like pattern like a string of upright leaves called jhalar. This is a signature of Banarasi brocade. 

Depending on the intricacy of its designs and patterns, a sari can take from 15 days to a month and sometimes up to six months to complete.There are four main varieties of Banarasi sari, which includes pure silk (Katan), Organza (Kora) with Zari and silk; Georgette, and Shattir, and according to design process, they are divided into categories like, Jangla, Tanchoi, Vaskat, Cutwork, Tissue and Butidar.
                                             

Banarasi saris are mostly worn by Indian women on important occasions such as when attending a wedding and are expected to be complemented by the woman's best jewelry.