Types of Banarasi Sarees, Fabrics and Designs

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Types of Banarasi Saree Fabrics and Designs

Ever since the Mughal era arrived India, Banarasi saree has become a cultural way to represent India’s authenticity. Not only in India, but Banarasi saree have also created a remarkable style statement across the world because of its intricate weaving. Women now, feel to be privileged to drape a Banarasi saree as it not only enhances their beauty but also gives an earthy touch of the Bhartiya Sabhyata and Sanskriti. However, very few people are aware of the different types of Banarasi sarees, all they have an illusion of zari and silk combo as a Banarasi Saree. And so, we being the best Banarasi weaver would like to make sure that you are aware of the different types of Banarasi Sarees.

The Banarasi Sarees are classified on the basis of the following factors:

Banarasi Saree Fabrics

While choosing a saree, the fabric has always been the first priority of every woman. You would definitely not like to overload your wardrobe with the same fabric for all the occasions. Banari Sarees have 4 major forms with respect to Fabric.

  • Katan

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Katan is the pure silk sarees which are woven with the twisted pure silk threads. Previously they were woven with handlooms which are now replaced with the power looms and rapid looms creating a beautiful pattern of motifs.

  • Organza with Zari and silk

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They are the most beautiful, light weighted richly woven fabrics with zari and silk threads to create different patterns. Silver threads are coated with gold to create a zari work.

  • Georgette

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Georgette has always been the ever-green fabric, especially the gorget banarasi sarees. The fabric used to create georgette is made up of crepe yarn. The S twisted and Z twisted yarns are interwoven in a warp and weft fashion.

  • Shattir

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Shattir is the sole fabric used to create contemporary and exclusive designs under the name Banarasi. Looking at the pattern one can easily recognize the Banarasi saree if woven over Shattir fabric.

Banarasi Sarees Designs

Next to fabric design also plays the most influential role while choosing a Banarasi saree. No one would like to repeat the same designs again and again. There are mainly 5 Different Banarasi Saree designs.

  • Jangla

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It is believed that the Jangla Banarasi Sarees are the most ancient form of banarasi sarees. The design has the Jangala pattern which is spread across the length of the saree in the form of jangala Motif.

  • Tanchoi

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Tanchoi saree is mostly famous for wedding ceremonies. The Pallu of Tanchoi Banarasi saree is usually, adorned with large motifs of paisleys and the border are kept simple with a beautiful criss-cross pattern.

  • Cut Work Saree

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An inexpensive version of Jamdani sarees is created as the cutwork banarasi sarees. They are created by placing few warp threads with cotton and weft to design traditional motifs. Most of the motif featured the marigold, jasmin flowerers and creeper leaves.

  • Tissue Saree

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Tissue Banarasi Sarees are often known as golden fabric sarees for their delicately woven feature. Most of tissue banarasi sarees have designs woven with golden zari to create lotus floating in a radiant pond while the water drops are illustrated with cutwork technique.

  • Butidar Saree

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The name itself depicts the design. The Butidar Banarasi Saree is brocaded with threads of silk, gold and silver. This richly woven sare have the Motif that features the Angoor Bail, Latiffa Butti, Jhari Butta, Ashraff Butti, Resham Butti and many more.

These are the various types of Banarasi saree which surely leave a mark of your style and personality wherever you more. And guess what you can easily get them all under the single shade, one and only Banarasi destination JDS Varanasi.