Aquamarine Meenadar Tanchoi Pure Silk Handloom Banarasi Saree

A handwoven Banarasi Katan silk saree in soft aquamarine, woven in the satin-faced Tanchoi tradition. The motifs, anchal and border are all woven in zari — a subtle meenadar zari border runs in deep red across the body, closing into a splendid red meenadar aanchal that lifts the cool aquamarine ground. Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom. Tanchoi is a satin-weave Banarasi technique celebrated for its smooth-faced ground and densely packed motif work — the pattern is carried entirely by warp and weft, with no extra weft floats. Meenadar then enamels the motifs in coloured silk alongside the zari, giving the design a jewel-like depth. The craft is centuries old; the luxury is in the precision. Styling Note Drapes beautifully Nivi-style with the pallu pleated wide to show the red meenadar aanchal. Pair with polki, classic gold, or a single statement choker; an ivory or deep-coral blouse keeps the contrast clean. Weave Tanchoi & Meenadar Motif Tanchoi satin motif work with meenadar enamelling Zari Zari with coloured silk meenakari Border & Anchal Subtle meenadar border with red aanchal Colour Aquamarine with red contrast Mater