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Banarasi Sarees have been an eternal favourite. You would have heard or seen of Banarasi sarees, but did you know that these sarees are famous for their brocade and zari works? Zari is primarily the weaving process of thin strands of gold, silver and copper to create intricate patterns and motifs into the fabric. These saree are made of silk that requires great craftsmanship and karigari. There was a time when Banarasi sarees were available only in limited regions. Speaking of which, the city of Varanasi (Banaras) became a centre for weavers during the Mughal times when craftsmen relocated here from Persia. Gradually, the famous Banaras bro­cade became a catchword for Euro­pean luxury and the Banarasi saree a must-have for North Indian brides. The borders of these sarees are usually filled with intricate designs, motifs and appliques. Even with the ever-growing technology, the weavers in Banaras still use their hands to weave beautiful patterns on the sarees. brings to you an array of elegantly designed sarees that you can shop for. Brands, such as Satyam Weaves, Saara, Vaidehi Fashion, Rivaana, Mimosa, Vrundavan Ethics, Leeza Store, and many more.History of Banarasi Silk SareesPure Banarasi sarees are an unmatched symbol of exquisite artistry. The Mughals were the first ones to bring this exceptional craftsmanship to India. Today, the Banarasi silk sarees that we see and own are the products of the distinct mix-up of two diverse cultures and the commendable spirit of the Mughals. In the olden days, the silk needed to make Banarasi sarees were imported from China, but today, the silk is home-grown by the southern parts of our country. This ancient culture has been passed down from generations and lucky for us, it has never stopped. The designs have been distinctive, elegant and of course, exquisite. Nowadays, the availability of these sarees is not scarce anymore. You can get an original piece from our website, as we have partnered up with some of the local vendors that are exclusively in this business. This will result in you receiving an original Banarasi silk saree that you can hand down to the next generation in your family. All you have to do is browse through our website and shop for sarees based on your budget, choice and liking.Types of Banarasi Sarees DesignsThere are a few varieties of these sarees that exist. Banarasi silks are the most sold ones. These silk sarees are divided into 6 segments and they completely depend on the designs. Those designs are categorised as Butidar, Cutwork, Jamdani, Jangla, Tanchoi, Tissue and Vaskat. Butidar sarees are the ones that are usually dark blue in colour. These sarees have brocades made with threads of gold, silver and silk. Cutwork sarees use cutwork techniques in plain textures, mainly done after the removal of floating threads. These sarees are usually transparent and dazzling compared to normal silk sarees. Jamdani is a special type of design that is a technical variation of muslin. In these silk sarees, brocades are made using cotton. However, Jangla sarees have intricate designs on them made with colourful silk threads. This signifies the nature and density of festive seasons. Tanchoi sarees use silk yarns to form outlines and the designs on these sarees mimic maze-like structures that may resemble kaleidoscopic patterns. Last but not least, the designs in Tissue sarees are made using Zari. These sarees are an amazing combination of zari and silk.The Weaving Process of Banarasi Sarees