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Banarasi Silk Sarees - A Treasure Worthy Indian Craftwork.

Fashion meets authenticity when the subtle creators bring out their imagination through different angles and create a masterpiece. Such is the case with Banarasi Silk Sarees. These are finely woven sarees with golden and silver zari or brocade, with intricate designs and fine engravings that are relatively heavy. Banarasi silk sarees have been a heirloom for many centuries that have been passed down from generation to generation, creating a beautiful memory and elegant outfit that can be remembered for ages. Its rich and grandeur artwork is what makes it a peculiar wear among women from different cultures.

The speciality of  Banarasi silk sarees is the design that it embraces from intricate intertwining in the floral and foliate motifs or designs mostly inspired from natural elements. The pallus(long part of saree that hangs behind the shoulder) are the most attractive part of Banarasi silk sarees as  they include compact weaving of silver and golden threads with zari and brocade work along with the small and fine details intertwined perfectly.

Basically, there are four main types of Banarasi Sarees named as Katan(includes pure silk), Organza(made with zari and silk), Georgette and Shattir which are classified as per their design process.

Where did Banarasi Silk Sarees originate?

Banarasi Silk Sarees are known because of their origin from the ancient city of Uttar Pradesh called Banaras (also known as Varanasi). Previously, the sarees were weaven by handlooms but as the power machineries came into effect, these are now mostly weaved through machines that have replaced the legitimate creators of this art.

Originally, weaving a banarasi silk saree with various designs and intricate patterns took 15 days to 1 month and sometimes even upto six months depending on the complexity of the patterns. But, as the machines came into existence, it has become a matter of just a few hours. Also, the saree manufacturers need to provide a large number of sarees to different corners of the world with increasing demand for this never ending trend, they have found it feasible to turn towards power machinery.

How often women choose Banarasi Silk Sarees for events?

Well, women have kept this masterpiece to wear for traditional soiree, weddings or at grand occasions when it is a special day for them. You can also have this as your bridal wear on your life's most important day to be remembered along with its alluring beauty.If you are choosing the banarasi silk saree as your bridal outfit, then surely you can opt for dark pastels such as red or dark yellow. You can embellish your outfit with a dark shade lipstick and a pair of juttis to look more ethnic and futuristic. 

If you are looking for it to wear on any grand occasion or traditional functions, then you can seek for the light pastels ranging from pink, beige, blue, orange and many more.

Banarasi Silk Sarees are literally heavy weighted because they are woven with more than 5000 strands of silk and golden threads with zari work on them, which makes them burdensome. But the weight it carries totally makes the outfit look fabulous as the intricate designs and patterns blend together uniformly. 

Before buying the banarasi silk sarees, you have to be concerned about your budget as they are rich and expensive to suffice the work they carry on them. But, if you are keenly looking for having one in your closet without being bothered by the price it bears, then you are good to go.

Buy Banarasi Silk Sarees Online at StyleCaret

It might be a tough task for you to find a perfect buy with the internet full of varied online sites offering you with the banarasi silk sarees. 

But then, why buy here at StyleCaret?

The one and only reason we would like to give you is that, we don’t compromise on the quality being delivered to our customers with a hope that you smile back at the best buy from us and would love to flaunt your favourite banarasi silk saree on any grand soiree. 

We take utmost care to find the best picks from the vendors and make it easy for you to grab one while sitting right back at your home. With worldwide shipping, we take into consideration that no woman in any corner of the world should be isolated from the ethnic Indian attire that steals the heart of many out there.

Also, don’t forget to explore our other trending varieties such as wedding wear sarees, office wear sarees, chikankari sarees and many more on the way.