Charumati — Pink Handloom Real Zari Banarasi Shikargah Saree With Meenakari Birds

Rooted in the royal ateliers of Mughal India, the Shikargah weave carries within it elaborate scenes of forests, flowering vines, birds, and wildlife arranged across the fabric in an intricate narrative composition. Woven entirely by hand in pure Katan silk, Charumati revives this historic Banarasi tradition with remarkable precision and refinement. The saree is crafted using the traditional Kadhwa weaving technique, where each motif is individually woven into the fabric by hand rather than embroidered or surface-finished later. This labour-intensive process creates exceptional clarity and depth within the weave while ensuring the reverse remains structurally clean and refined. Real zari, made using genuine silver threads finished with gold coating, runs across the entire Shikargah jaal, lending the saree its characteristic luminosity, heirloom weight, and enduring richness. The surface reveals shifting layers of light and texture as the drape moves, creating depth without overt shine. One of the most distinctive details of the saree is its beautifully woven meenakari birds along the border. Rendered in striking mustard tones, the birds introduce a sense of movement and delic