Description
Description
A Banarasi saree is made in Varanasi, an ancient city which is also called Benares (Banaras). The sarees are among the finest saris in India and are known for their gold and silver brocade or zari, fine silk and opulent embroidery. The saris are made of finely woven silk and are decorated with intricate design, because of these engravings are relatively heavy. Their special characteristics intricate intertwining floral and foliate motifs, kalga and bel, a string of upright leaves called jhallar at the outer, edge of border is a characteristic of these saris. Other features are gold work, compact weaving, figures with small details, metallic visual effects, pallus, jal (a net like pattern), and mina work.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.
Product Specification:
- Length X Width- 6.30 meters
- Fabric: linen
- Blouse piece: Yes
- Colour hues may slightly vary from that which appears in the image
- Minor irregularities are the uniqueness of hand looms and makes each piece exquisite
Special Instructions:
- Mild wash with natural fabric soap
- Avoid chemical detergents, dry cleaning and also machine washes
- Do not squeeze or wring
- Wash dark and light colors separately
- Dry in shade to retain the natural dye color
- Store in clean and dry place, away from insects, dust, excessive light and moisture
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