

In a refined soft beige palette, this Banarasi Pure Kora Silk saree carries Kadhua butti scattered across the field in measured rhythm. The motifs, anchal and border are all woven in zari — the wide border traces the drape on every edge with measured precision. Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom. A Kadhua piece is recognised by the discipline of its placement: every butti carries its own length of weft, every motif sits exactly where the cartoon called for it. The reverse of the saree gives the craft away — no long floats, no embroidery threads, only neatly buried tails. That precision is hand-counted on the loom, one pick at a time, and it is what makes Kadhua a luxury textile rather than a printed one. Styling Note A Nivi drape carries this composition best — the pallu placed long over the shoulder so the border reads in full down the front. Pair with antique gold or pearl jewellery to echo the zari, and a ivory raw silk or tonal beige tissue blouse to keep the focus on the weave. Weave Kadhua Motif Kadhua butti Zari Antique-gold zari motif and border Border & Anchal Banarasi border in zari with a matching pallu Colour Beige
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