Banarasi Silk Saree !!

Banarasi Silk is a fine variant of silk origination from the city of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. Saree Woven from this fine silk is known as Banarasi Silk Saree. The art and culture of providing Banarasi sarees with silks is very ancient.

In present day, Banarasi sarees sre still considered one of finest traditional sarees. It has actually for its well known designing gold as well silver brocade or Zari. The special characteristics of these sarees, which are Mughal inspired. Very often, it has been decorated with intricate floral as well as foliate design.

Moreover, you may also find a string of upright leaves, which are called as “Jhallar”. The idiosyncratic features of these Banarasi silk sarees include heavy working of gold, small detailed figures, metal visual effects and compact weaving as well.

There are four main varieties of Banarasi saree, which includes pure silk (Katan), Organza (Kora) with Zari and silk; Georgette, and Shattir, and according to design process, they are divided into categories like, Jangla, Tanchoi, Vaskat, Cutwork, Tissue and Butidar. Most important Jamdani silk.

Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banarasi_saris