Ivory & Red Silk Handloom Banarasi Stole

An ivory and red Banarasi stole, handwoven in Katan silk with densely packed Tanchoi motifs running through the body. The contrast between the cream ground and the red weft work gives the piece its quiet weight. The motifs, anchal and border are all woven in zari — the field is treated as one composition from edge to edge. Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom. What sets Tanchoi apart is its quietness. The motifs are woven into the body, the satin face stays smooth, and the drape carries no extra weight on the reverse. The result is a Banarasi that reads as a single piece of cloth, not as a foreground and a background. Styling Note Drape over an ivory or wine kurta, or layer across a sari-style blouse for a softer evening look. Antique-gold or temple-style earrings carry the palette well. Weave Tanchoi Motif Densely packed Tanchoi motifs across the body Zari Woven zari pattern across the ground and edges Border & Anchal Tanchoi pattern continues to the selvedge; no separate border or anchal Colour Ivory and red Material Lustrous Katan silk Measurement Width 28 inches; length 2 metres Origin Handwoven in Var