Women would love to known about Designer Banarasi Sarees

The wedding of a contemporary Indian bride is never complete without a Banarasi saree. Banarasi saree is one of those Indian outfits that have kept their charm for centuries. The reason, being that these sarees are considered to be auspicious and sacred for the women.

Banarasi Saris get their name from Banaras, a local name for the city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. A Banarasi sari is known for its intricate embroidery in gold and silver brocade. Dedicated teamwork is required for a good and unique well-made saree. Normally three people are engaged to make a single saree, while the time required is 15 days to 6 months depending upon the designs on the saris. The materials used for making a Banarasi saree are pure silk, organza, georgette, and shattir. The core of the Banarasi Sari is of gold and silver threads which are used for weaving motifs on a sari. Several other features in a sari are heavy gold work, compact weaving, metallic visual effects, rich Pallas, jaal (a net like a pattern) and mina work.

Banarasi Sarees come in various styles such as Jamdani, Jangla, Tanchoi, Vaskat, Cutwork, Tissue and Butidar. Apart from the traditional designs and patterns many craftsmen and designers experiment with new designs and patterns to fulfill the ongoing demand and trend in the modern era. Banarasi saris are usually quite expensive due to extensive labor, gold and silver thread and unique patterns and motifs. Due to these factors also the Indian women have not stopped themselves from buying the sari. A Banarasi sari is the most sought out outfit for the Indian women. A bride generally wears a Banarasi sari on her wedding day. India is famous for its sarees and Varanasi for the Banarasi saree. 

When we look at a Banarasi saree in a shop we immediately think of a wedding, pompous celebration, happiness and brightness in our mind. Every woman desire to have a Banarasi sari in her wardrobe. Today women buy Banarasi sarees to add on their vast collection of sarees in their wardrobe. 

Banarasi saris are usually woven in pure silk, georgette, and chiffon, but nowadays polyester and viscose are used to cut down the cost of the saree. Banarasi sari is handwoven, on Jacquard's handlooms using punched cards. Weavers also use cotton with silk to give a new variation to Banarasi sari. To wear a saree, one needs a matching blouse to the sari and a petticoat. The blouse piece of Banarasi saris is woven with the sari and that can be cut down and given shape accordingly.

Jamdani Banarasi sarees have special motifs that are woven with cotton threads. The Jamwar Tanchoi saris have Jamawar paisley motifs which are taken from Kashmiri Jamawar shawls. A Banarasi sari is a must in everyone’s wardrobe to add that royal touch to the collection of saris.