Purple Silk Handloom Banarasi Stole

A handwoven Banarasi Katan silk stole in deep purple, woven in the satin-faced Tanchoi tradition. The motifs, anchal and border are all woven in zari, with a refined Tanchoi composition running across the length of the stole. Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom. Tanchoi is celebrated for its smooth-faced ground and densely packed motif work — the pattern carried entirely by warp and weft, no extra weft floats. The back of a true Tanchoi reads almost as clean as the front. The luxury of a Banarasi stole is the same loom hour density compressed onto a shorter length. Styling Note Wears beautifully draped over a contrast saree, an evening kurta, or thrown elegantly over the shoulders with a dress. Pair with delicate kundan or pearl drops to keep the saree's own work the focus. Weave Tanchoi Motif Refined Tanchoi composition Zari Gold zari throughout Border & Anchal Refined zari edges Colour Deep Purple Material Pure Lustrous Katan Silk Measurement 2 m length × 28 in width Origin Handwoven in Varanasi Caring for Your Handloom A handloom stole is not just worn — it is preserved, rested, and cared for over