Unknown Facts About the Latest Fancy Sarees

March 4 2020

There's some secret about a ravishing Banarasi saree which is classic- something you just cannot go wrong with. You can include a Benarasi in your bridal trousseau or show off an Ilkal Saree and a Benarasi saree on your friend’s special day for the various events. While Banarasi lehengas might be a new trend on the wedding day, but Benarasi sarees have been a favorite of brides for an infinite number of years. These sarees can make you stand out in the crowd!

How Banarasi Sarees came into Existence

Banarasi Sarees became the trend during the Mughal era when Muslim artisans and craftsmen selected Banaras as the place that reflected their culture in the best possible way and started weaving the Banarasi sarees there. The special features of a Benarasi Saree are all Mughal-inspired designs like the delicate interlocking of floral and foliage designs. Phool, bel, a chain of upwards facing leaves called jhallar can all be found on a benarasi. These designs might take 6 months to almost one year to be woven.

Pure Silk is not the only textile used to make a Benarasi Saree. There are four textile varieties of Banarasi silk sarees, called.

Shattir Benarasi Saree

Shattir is the only fabric used to manufacture contemporary and exclusive designs under the name Banarasi.

Organza designed with Zari and Silk.

Brocades are the most elegant and intricately woven fabric where the patterns are created in different designs made of warp and weft. Silver threads are embossed with gold and are then woven carefully around a silk yarn to create a zari brocade.

Georgette Banarasi Sarees

Georgette Benarasi sarees are in trend. Georgette is a properly woven light fabric with a simple and plain weave. This is more popular for contemporary sarees. Georgette saree is a favorite amongst Bollywood actresses.

Cutwork Banarasi Sarees

These are the less expensive sarees and are very similar to the cotton jamdani Benarasi sarees. This one is made using the cutwork procedure on plain texture using some cotton mixed with plain silk. Most popular designs to be featured in the cutwork sarees are flowers and floral motifs like jasmine, marigold flowers, creepers, and leaves.