

A soft pink Banarasi saree in pure katan silk, carrying a Chinar Jangla of vines and florals running through the body without pause. 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. Kadhua weaving forces the loom to slow down — each motif demands its own shuttle pass, and the weaver pauses between butti to switch threads. A composition that reads simply across the body is, in fact, a sum of hundreds of small disciplined acts at the pit loom. That is why no two Kadhua sarees emerge identical, and why the textile carries the weight of the time it took to make. 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 pink raw silk or contrast emerald tissue blouse to keep the focus on the weave. Weave Kadhua Motif Chinar Jangla (vines and florals) Zari Gold zari Jangla and border Border & Anchal Banarasi border in zari with a matching pallu Colour Soft pink
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