Description

Some sarees are worn. This one is experienced. The Pure Banarasi Katan Silk Saree in White with Pink Meenakari 3D Border is where the greatest weaving tradition in the world reaches its absolute zenith — a saree that demands to be seen, touched, and treasured across generations.

The pure white Katan silk body is woven with all-over Kadwa gold zari weaving — each motif individually woven by the master karigar using the most laborious handloom technique Varanasi has ever produced. In the Kadwa technique, the weaver focuses on each motif individually rather than throwing a single shuttle from end to end — when five motifs are in the same row, each is viewed and woven separately, and the back of the saree has no loose threads as there is no scope for cutwork — every thread is locked into the fabric with extraordinary precision. Silk Romance

The pink 3D meenakari border is where this saree becomes truly extraordinary. Real coloured pink silk threads are woven alongside gold zari directly into the border during the handloom process — the intricate intertwining floral and foliate motifs, kalga and bel, and the string of upright leaves called jhallar at the outer edge of the border are characteristic features of the finest Banarasi sarees — all-over gold work, compact weaving, figures with small details and metallic visual effects create a border of unmatched grandeur. Prashanti Sarees The raised, three-dimensional quality of the pink meenakari border gives this saree an almost jewellery-like sculptural presence — visible from across a room, unforgettable up close.

Classic white and tissue Banarasi sarees represent timeless appeal — and the combination of white with a pink contrast border places this piece firmly in the category of contemporary Banarasi masterpieces that resonate with modern women seeking tradition with a fresh perspective. Kankatala Natural variations in colour and weave are the signature of the human hand that wove this piece. No two sarees are exactly alike. Comes with an unstitched pink blouse piece. Dry clean only. Store wrapped in muslin cloth away from direct sunlight.