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Banarasi sarees are woven in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. They are one of the finest traditional sarees in India and very rich due to its intricate hand weaving and rich threads, which makes them ideal for special occasions, festivals, and weddings. The many varieties of Banarasi silk saree are organza, satin borders, jangla, Brocades, Tanchoi, cutwork, and Resham butidar that have interesting designs of animals, birds, floral, fruit, human figures, and geometric patterns. Normally 3 weavers are required in the creation of this saree. One weaves the saree, the second one handles the revolving ring in making bundles, and the third one assists in border designing. Making the Banarasi saree requires teamwork. An artist created design boards by sketching the designs on a graph paper along with colour concepts. Punch cards are then created before selecting the final design then hundreds of perforated cards are created to accommodate a single design for a saree. To knit the perforated cards on the loom, different colours and threads are used. The perforated cards are then paddled in a systematic manner to ensure the main weave picks up the right colours and patterns.

Banarasi sarees are woven in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. They are one of the finest traditional sarees in India and very rich due to its intricate hand weaving and rich threads, which makes them ideal for special occasions, festivals, and weddings. The many varieties of Banarasi silk saree are organza, satin borders, jangla, Brocades, Tanchoi, cutwork, and Resham butidar that have interesting designs of animals, birds, floral, fruit, human figures, and geometric patterns. Normally 3 weavers are required in the creation of this saree. One weaves the saree, the second one handles the revolving ring in making bundles, and the third one assists in border designing. Making the Banarasi saree requires teamwork. An artist created design boards by sketching the designs on a graph paper along with colour concepts. Punch cards are then created before selecting the final design then hundreds of perforated cards are created to accommodate a single design for a saree. To knit the perforated cards on the loom, different colours and threads are used. The perforated cards are then paddled in a systematic manner to ensure the main weave picks up the right colours and patterns.

Banarasi sarees are woven in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. They are one of the finest traditional sarees in India and very rich due to its intricate hand weaving and rich threads, which makes them ideal for special occasions, festivals, and weddings. The many varieties of Banarasi silk saree are organza, satin borders, jangla, Brocades, Tanchoi, cutwork, and Resham butidar that have interesting designs of animals, birds, floral, fruit, human figures, and geometric patterns. Normally 3 weavers are required in the creation of this saree. One weaves the saree, the second one handles the revolving ring in making bundles, and the third one assists in border designing. Making the Banarasi saree requires teamwork. An artist created design boards by sketching the designs on a graph paper along with colour concepts. Punch cards are then created before selecting the final design then hundreds of perforated cards are created to accommodate a single design for a saree. To knit the perforated cards on the loom, different colours and threads are used. The perforated cards are then paddled in a systematic manner to ensure the main weave picks up the right colours and patterns.

"Chikan means embroidery and the Chikankari sarees are adorned with intricate and beautiful thread embroidery. Chikankari is a traditional style of embroidery from the Indian city of Lucknow. Earlier this Chikankari was done only on white fabric with white threads. It is a delicate form of embroidery that comprises many stitching patterns. These patterns are hemstitch, chain stitch, back stitch, etc. The shadow stitch pattern is one of the most famous of all these patterns. Generally, in a shadow stitching type, work is done on the reverse side of the cloth so that it can be visible on the right side of the fabric. Today the chikan art form has seen many advancements and westernization. Not only cotton, but the chikan-work embroidery is also made with silk and coloured threads. It keeps the Chikankari to the point and meets the latest fashion trends too. Chikan work also accompanies and has adapted embellishments. They include Kamdani, Mukaish, sequin, Badla, mirror and beadwork, which gives these sarees a royal look. You will also see chikan work saree of different patterns on our site."

"Chikan means embroidery and the Chikankari sarees are adorned with intricate and beautiful thread embroidery. Chikankari is a traditional style of embroidery from the Indian city of Lucknow. Earlier this Chikankari was done only on white fabric with white threads. It is a delicate form of embroidery that comprises many stitching patterns. These patterns are hemstitch, chain stitch, back stitch, etc. The shadow stitch pattern is one of the most famous of all these patterns. Generally, in a shadow stitching type, work is done on the reverse side of the cloth so that it can be visible on the right side of the fabric. Today the chikan art form has seen many advancements and westernization. Not only cotton, but the chikan-work embroidery is also made with silk and coloured threads. It keeps the Chikankari to the point and meets the latest fashion trends too. Chikan work also accompanies and has adapted embellishments. They include Kamdani, Mukaish, sequin, Badla, mirror and beadwork, which gives these sarees a royal look. You will also see chikan work saree of different patterns on our site."

"Chikan means embroidery and the Chikankari sarees are adorned with intricate and beautiful thread embroidery. Chikankari is a traditional style of embroidery from the Indian city of Lucknow. Earlier this Chikankari was done only on white fabric with white threads. It is a delicate form of embroidery that comprises many stitching patterns. These patterns are hemstitch, chain stitch, back stitch, etc. The shadow stitch pattern is one of the most famous of all these patterns. Generally, in a shadow stitching type, work is done on the reverse side of the cloth so that it can be visible on the right side of the fabric. Today the chikan art form has seen many advancements and westernization. Not only cotton, but the chikan-work embroidery is also made with silk and coloured threads. It keeps the Chikankari to the point and meets the latest fashion trends too. Chikan work also accompanies and has adapted embellishments. They include Kamdani, Mukaish, sequin, Badla, mirror and beadwork, which gives these sarees a royal look. You will also see chikan work saree of different patterns on our site."

"Chikan means embroidery and the Chikankari sarees are adorned with intricate and beautiful thread embroidery. Chikankari is a traditional style of embroidery from the Indian city of Lucknow. Earlier this Chikankari was done only on white fabric with white threads. It is a delicate form of embroidery that comprises many stitching patterns. These patterns are hemstitch, chain stitch, back stitch, etc. The shadow stitch pattern is one of the most famous of all these patterns. Generally, in a shadow stitching type, work is done on the reverse side of the cloth so that it can be visible on the right side of the fabric. Today the chikan art form has seen many advancements and westernization. Not only cotton, but the chikan-work embroidery is also made with silk and coloured threads. It keeps the Chikankari to the point and meets the latest fashion trends too. Chikan work also accompanies and has adapted embellishments. They include Kamdani, Mukaish, sequin, Badla, mirror and beadwork, which gives these sarees a royal look. You will also see chikan work saree of different patterns on our site."

This is a shade dyed indigo and tussar silk saree. This textile is created using clamp-dyeing, a traditional technique where a repeating pattern is created through the folding and clamping of fabric. Carved wooden shapes are held to the fabric with string, preventing the dye from reaching specific areas, creating a bold and eye-catching pattern. The textile has been accentuated with intricate and fine kantha design