Everything You Need to Know About Famous Banarasi Silk Saree The lavishly and elaborately woven saree from the holy city of Varanasi or Banaras has a magical quality about it. It it be the Banarasi saree’s rich history and culture, or the oozing regality of its themes and designs, but whatever it is, silk’s role in the fashion world is unmistakable. From Jaya Bachchan’s stunning white Banarasi saree at the recent Ambani wedding to Anushka Sharma’s intricate and regal crimson Banarasi saree at her reception in Delhi, celebs have wore the legendary silk on numerous occasions.
Pure Silk (Katan):
Katan is a simple silk fabric that is woven into sarees using just pure silk threads. Although looms are used today to weave these sarees, they were originally handwoven on a handloom.
Shattir:
The most common sort of material used in Banarasi sarees is shattir. Under the term Banarasi, this is the only fabric utilised to make exclusive and contemporary Banarasi saree designs.
Organza or Kora with Silk and Zari:
Brocades are delicately and richly woven fabrics with diverse patterns and designs woven into the weft and warp. The Zari Brocade is created by weaving gold-coated silver threads around silk yarn in this form of Banarasi Saree.
Georgette Banarasi Saree:
A popular choice for contemporary Banarasi, Georgette is a finely woven light fabric with plain and simple weave.
Design Process
Here are the different Design Process used to make sarees.
Jangla:
Jangla sarees are woven in colourful silk threads and are thought to be the oldest of the Banaras brocades. They acquire their name from the elaborate Jangla plant designs that run the length of the saree, distinguishing them from other Banarasi sarees. This sumptuous fabric is ideal for bridal Banarasi sarees because of its distinctive motifs and fine craftsmanship.
Tanchoi:
Tanchoi, with its beautiful Jamawar style paisley woven pallus, is another excellent choice for wedding Banarasi sarees. Artisans create this type with colorful weft silk yarns, often adorning it with Zari paisleys or labyrinths with criss-cross patterns.
CutWork:
These are the less expensive versions of the above types and Jamdani silk sarees. Artisans mix cotton and silk and use cutwork technique on a plain textured fabric. Some of the popular motifs for cutwork Banarasi saree are jasmine, marigold flowers, creepers, and leaves.
How to Care for your Banarasi Saree
Your Banarasi silk saree needs a lot of maintenance on your part. Here are some tips to help you with the same:
- Leaving your Banarasi saree on a clothesline for an extended period of time is a poor idea. They have the potential to crease permanently, which you do not want.
- Storing your Banarasi in a muslin towel is an excellent option because it keeps the saree dry while allowing air to circulate.
- After you’ve wrapped muslin fabric over your saree, put it in a dark part of your cabinet (to prevent discoloration).
- Make sure your heat settings are on low when ironing your Banarasi cotton saree (or silk). Even better, use steam ironing.
Keep water and scent away from your Saree, since they will soon discolour it. When ironing your saree, make sure you don’t get any water on it. To decrease the possibility of discoloration, it is usually advisable to visit a professional rather than attempting to iron at home.