Grey Kadhua Pure Katan Silk Handloom Banarsi Saree

A cool grey Banarasi saree in pure Katan silk, drawn over with thread-by-thread Kadhua motifs spaced evenly across the body. The motifs, anchal and border are all woven in zari — the border running a quiet, steady worked line and the anchal carrying a closer arrangement of the same motif. Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom. Kadhua is the slowest Banarasi technique, and on a quiet field like this it is unmistakable — every motif is woven into the fabric thread-by-thread, never embroidered on after, and the back of the cloth carries no floats. That weave time is exactly what places the textile in the luxury register. Styling Note A Nivi drape lets the grey ground breathe and the motifs read across the pleats. Pair with antique-gold or temple jewellery and an oxblood, mustard or deep-emerald raw-silk blouse to lift the cool ground. Weave Kadhua Motif Thread-by-thread butis Zari Pure zari Border & Anchal Quiet zari border; anchal in closer motif arrangement Colour Grey Material Pure Katan Silk Measurement 5.5 metres with 0.8 metre blouse piece Origin Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom Caring