Purple Kadhua Motif Katan Silk Pure Handloom Banarasi Saree

A deep purple Banarasi saree in pure katan silk, carrying thread-by-thread Kadhua butti drawn evenly across the field. The motifs, anchal and border are all woven in zari — the border runs the length of the drape with a steady, unbroken rhythm. Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom. What separates a Kadhua weave from its cheaper cousins is the absence of long weft floats on the reverse — every motif is built in and tied off rather than carried across the cloth. That single decision adds days to the loom time and is the reason Kadhua remains a fundamentally hand process. The result is a Banarasi that reads as one continuous textile, body and motif, never decoration laid on top. 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 polki, kundan or antique gold jewellery to echo the zari, and a tonal purple raw silk or contrast antique-gold tissue blouse to keep the focus on the weave. Weave Kadhua Motif Kadhua butti Zari Gold zari motif and border Border & Anchal Banarasi border in zari with a matching pallu Colour Deep purple Ma