Banarasi Silk Sarees

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Banarasi silk sarees are artistically designed using gold or silver brocade and it wouldn't be wrong to call it the queen of Indian ethnic sarees. There is also a hint of mysticism attached to these sarees because they were originally made in the religious city of Varanasi. Combining Persian and Indian styles, Banarasi sarees are decorated with small booties or motifs across the entire length. These motifs can be flora or foliate. Made using the finest silks, Banarasi sarees are further adorned with interesting work such as intricate zari work or delicate embroidery. The borders of these sarees are also intricately designed. Mostly, they comprise interesting creeper designs spread across the border. This design is called jhallar and makes the sarees doubly interesting. Many grandmothers have passed on their Banarsi silk sarees over the generations. Today, those sarees are invaluable. It takes artisans anything from a few days to some weeks to weave these stunning sarees.

Banarasi silk sarees are made using some of the best silk in the country. There was a time when people used to pay a special visit to the city of Varansi to buy this type of sarees, but nowadays one can buy banarasi silk sarees online conveniently. In fact, shopping online means that you get a wider base of colors and designs to choose from. An integral part of a woman’s wedding saree collection, Banarasi silk sarees also look great on festive occasions. They have also taken the form of Banarsi lehanga sarees to meet the demands of fashionable young Indian women. Where net sarees, jacquard sarees and diamante sarees are the new varieties on the block, Banarsi silk sarees are all-time classic sarees and a must-have for the connoisseur of Indian sarees.