About BANARASI Brocade Fabrics
Banarasi brocade fabric is a luxurious, intricately woven textile originating from Varanasi (Banaras), India. It is renowned for its:
Rich silk base usually pure silk (Katan).
Intricate patterns often floral (buti), jali (net-like), paisley, and Mughal-inspired motifs.
Zari work metallic threads, traditionally silver or gold, woven into the fabric for a regal shimmer.
Heaviness and texture the brocade weave gives it a thick, textured feel, ideal for sarees, lehengas, and sherwanis.
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