These special handmade sarees are a bit heavy because they’re made from really fine silk and have delicate gold and silver embroidery, like shiny threadwork called brocade or Zari. The patterns you’ll mostly find on these sarees are flowers, leaves, and some special designs like kalga and bel. The shiny threads make the end part of the saree look very pretty. These Sarees are available in a wide array of colors , ranging from vibrant hues to soft pastels. These sarees always stay stylish because of their intricate designs, beautiful colors, and fancy silk borders
Banarasi Sarees can be distinguished from other saree varieties through their distinct fabric, motifs, and patterns.
Banarasi sarees can be woven/design using various types of fabrics.
Major Types of fabrics used in Banarasi Sarees
Katan Silk
Katan Silk is a special kind of silk that's made by twisting silk threads together to create a strong and tough cloth. Katan silk is super soft, light, and really high-quality, just like mulberry silk. The most popular type of Katan silk sarees are Banarasi ones. They're really famous, especially for weddings. So, if you're planning a bridal collection, you definitely need to consider having Banarasi Katan silk sarees in it.
Khaddi Georgate / Chiffon
Banarasi khaddi Georgette is a super light and see-through fabric. It's called "Georgette" because of a French fashion designer a long time ago. Originally, it was made from a special kind of silk. Georgette is made using really twisted threads. The bumpy texture it has comes from using different silk threads in the weaving. Banarasi khaddi georgette sarees are some of the fanciest sarees in India. They're famous for using shiny threads and beautiful colors. Another name for georgette is chiffon, which is also common. The main difference is how they look and how heavy they are. Georgette is a bit thicker and stronger.
Cotton Silk Saree
Cotton silk sarees are made using two types of threads, and they feel a little stiff when they drape. These sarees are great for folks who like simple and easygoing fashion, both for wearing and taking care of.
Organza
Organza is a type of Banarasi fabric, also called Kora Silk. Making these soft and light fabrics is a careful process with many steps. Kora silk is a thin, light silk fabric. Skilled artisans weave it from tiny threads made by silkworms. The fabric is so thin that you can almost see through it, making it feel really light. It also shines because of the silk threads, which makes clothes made from it look fancy and glamorous.
Dupion Silk
Dupion silk is a special kind of pure silk. It's light and has a shiny, crispy feel. This silk is stronger than other types because it's made from two threads twisted together. It's a bit bumpy, with small lumpy strands called slubs. It doesn't wrinkle easily and can keep folds nicely. Some folks call Banarasi dupion silk as Khadi silk.