| Only the few civilizations can boast the culture and | | | | switched 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 created | | | | Banaras is the center of silk weaving in India since time |
| fantasies with their skilled hands. And Banarasi work is | | | | immemorial. 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 and | | | | to travel to Banaras, do not forget to witness the |
| the history of Indian textiles richest traditions. From | | | | brocade weavers working on the jaala loom, that is an |
| princesses of the mightiest Indian kingdoms to popular | | | | experience in itself. |
| Hollywood glitterati's – Banarasi brocade has | | | | Exclusive variety of Banarasi saris that are available in |
| enjoyed admiration from all. Weather the craftsmen | | | | the market are Jangla, Tanchoi, Vaskat, Cutwork, |
| use the traditional dyes or the more popular | | | | Tishu, and Butidar that are made up of silk weft and |
| aminobenzine one, they only uses the most punctilious | | | | brocaded with extra weft patterns in different layouts |
| treated silk. | | | | introducing buties, bells, creepers, buttas in ground and |
| Legends has it that when Lord Buddha attained | | | | border 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 the | | | | the body of the bride. Playing such a important and |
| Mughal period during the 14th century. Earlier the | | | | major role in the revered moments of our life, Banarasi |
| women used to weave cotton sari's but soon they | | | | brocade are truly the legends. |