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Benarasi Saree

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Banaras Brocade Sarees are made of finely woven silk and decorated with intricate designs using zari; this ornamentation is what makes the sarees heavy. Their special characteristics are Mughal-inspired designs/elements such as intricate floral and foliate motifs, such as kalga and bel.Banarasi saris are renowned for their opulence, intricate designs, and luxurious fabrics. The origins of Banarasi saris can be traced to the Mughal era, around the 14th century, when the art of weaving silk was introduced to the region.

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It was during the Mughal period in the 14th century that weavers from Banaras established their presence in the industry by creating unique and intricate silk brocades using silver and gold zari threads. The Banarasi weave started receiving more appreciation and developed proficiency during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Banaras Brocade Sarees are made of finely woven silk and decorated with intricate designs using zari; this ornamentation is what makes the sarees heavy. Their special characteristics are Mughal-inspired designs/elements such as intricate floral and foliate motifs, such as kalga and bel.Banarasi saris are renowned for their opulence, intricate designs, and luxurious fabrics. The origins of Banarasi saris can be traced to the Mughal era, around the 14th century, when the art of weaving silk was introduced to the region.