Banarasi Brocade

Only the few civilizations can boast the culture andswitched on to the silk saris as they were becoming
heritage as rich and diverse as the Indian subcontinent.much popular and were sold at high prices in the
And that is very much depicted from the Indian Kalaa.market.
For thousand of centuries, the weavers have createdBanaras is the center of silk weaving in India since time
fantasies with their skilled hands. And Banarasi work isimmemorial. The work is highly practiced in this region
the finest example of it.by the large number of communities. If you ever plan
Banarasi brocade speaks of the age old culture andto travel to Banaras, do not forget to witness the
the history of Indian textiles richest traditions. Frombrocade weavers working on the jaala loom, that is an
princesses of the mightiest Indian kingdoms to popularexperience in itself.
Hollywood glitterati's – Banarasi brocade hasExclusive variety of Banarasi saris that are available in
enjoyed admiration from all. Weather the craftsmenthe market are Jangla, Tanchoi, Vaskat, Cutwork,
use the traditional dyes or the more popularTishu, and Butidar that are made up of silk weft and
aminobenzine one, they only uses the most punctiliousbrocaded with extra weft patterns in different layouts
treated silk.introducing buties, bells, creepers, buttas in ground and
Legends has it that when Lord Buddha attainedborder for that exclusive glamorous appearance.
nirvana, his body was wrapped in Banarasi brocade.Weddings are solemnized with brocade draped around
The Banarasi brocade flourished much under thethe body of the bride. Playing such a important and
Mughal period during the 14th century. Earlier themajor role in the revered moments of our life, Banarasi
women used to weave cotton sari's but soon theybrocade are truly the legends.