Banarasi Silk Saris from UP

Banarasi silk saris

Banarasi sari scream weddings and festivals in most parts of India. An essential part of almost every woman’s wardrobe, the Banarasi sari is indispensible.

Created in the many by-lanes of Varanasi, its history traces back to the Mughal era when it was woven solely for royalty. Using gold and silver threads, weavers would produce magical brocades. Depending on the intricacy and amount of  work, a sari could take from a month to a year for completion. Today, banarasis have expanded to include Tussars, Georgettes, Organzas, etc. into its fold so the modern woman has a fabulous variety to choose from.