GI Tag holder — Banarasi Silk
Varanasi, UP
Banarasi
"The saree that says "I do.""
Some Banarasi sarees take months to weave by hand — a Mughal-era brocade tradition still alive today.
Origin
Varanasi (Banaras), Uttar Pradesh — over 500 years of tradition
Technique
Brocade weaving with gold and silver zari threads
Material
Pure silk, georgette, organza
Best For
Weddings, receptions, festive occasions
Shop Banarasi45+ sarees available
Banarasi Sarees
Handpicked from our collection
Explore More Weaves
Discover India's other handloom traditions
