Grey Butterfly Motif Pure Silk Handloom Banarasi Saree

A handwoven Banarasi Katan silk saree in soft grey, charmed by hand-placed butterfly motifs in cream and silver zari across the body. The motifs, anchal and border are all woven in zari — an intricate floral border closes the body, and the elaborate aanchal finishes with a defined bewar that gives the pallu its frame. Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom. The pairing of Kadhua and Ektara on a single piece is what gives this saree its presence. Kadhua builds every butterfly thread by thread; Ektara softens the hand of the silk so the drape moves easily. Together they make a Banarasi that is both precise and forgiving, and the loom hours behind that combination is what makes the textile a luxury. The Ektara weave gives this drape its hand — softer, flowier, with more gloss and an easier hand to drape than a pure Kadhua piece. Styling Note Drapes beautifully Nivi or Bengali style. Pair with classic gold or a delicate kundan necklace and a contrast blouse — deep emerald, plum, or a clean ivory — to lift the grey ground. Weave Kadhua & Ektara Motif Butterfly motifs Zari Cream and silver zari Border & Anchal Intricate floral border with elabo