Banarasi sarees: Its History and Specialties in Wedding

Banarasi silk is one of the supreme silk sarees available in India. Women are very sensitive while choosing sarees for their wardrobe collections. Banarasi saree is a must for all saree lovers. The fabric of Banarasi saree is very attractive. So that Banarasi saree could never escape from the sight of a woman.

The history of Banarasi saree is as old as Indian culture. Banarasi silk, the example of brilliant artistry brought here in India by the Mughals.  Banarasi silk is the mix up of Indian and Persian designs.

History

Banaras also known as Varanasi is the sacred city of Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. Also this holy city is situated on the banks of River Ganges. From the ancient time onwards Banaras is famous for silk weaving. During Mughal period it flourished and the combination of Indo- Persian designs renowned as Banarasi silk.

The traditional making of Banarasi sarees has continued from one generation to another and continues to flourish. Today, Banarasi silk is the finest traditional saree in India.

Significance of Banarasi saree

Banarasi saree comes in four categories, pure silk, organza (kora) with zari and silk, georgette and shattir. It takes 15 days to six months for completing a Banarasi saree. Jasmine, Thousand Emeralds, Marigold flower, Betel nut leaf, Diagonal stripes, Corner-motif with a mango flower etc are the main designs of Banarasi saree.

Banaras saree looks elegant, classic and fashionable because of the zardosi work and heavy embroidery work. Before weaving a Banarasi saree, an artist sketches the design on a graph paper along with the color concepts. Punch cards are created before selecting the final design.Thus a single design of the saree is finally created by using more than 100 punch cards.

The best place to get Banarasi saree

Banaras aka Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh is the home place of Banarasi saree. The pure and fine quality Banarasi sarees are in Banaras.

But it is not possible to go there to purchase Banarasi silk in the fine quality. So the best option is Lulu Celebrate.

Lulu Celebrate has wide range of Banarasi silk saree to glorify your beauty. The stunning collection of Banarasi sarees at Lulu Celebrate is the best for any occasion.