Red Cotton Banarasi Handloom Saree

A handwoven Banarasi cotton saree in a clear, even red, carrying thread-by-thread Kadhua buttis spaced across the body. The motifs, anchal and border are all woven in zari — the Banarasi border frames the drape on every edge and the aanchal closes with an anchor motif. Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom. Cotton on a Banarasi pit loom is a quieter luxury — the ground sits matt and breathable, while the zari catches light at every motif. The Kadhua technique is what makes the piece take time: each butti is woven thread by thread, never added on, which is why a Kadhua cotton has the same hand-built rigour as a Katan silk. Styling Note Drapes well in a Nivi or Bengali style. Pair with antique-gold or temple jewellery and a cream or ivory cotton blouse to balance the red ground. Weave Kadhua Motif Thread-by-thread Kadhua buttis Zari Woven in zari across motifs, anchal and border Border & Anchal Banarasi border with anchor-motif anchal Colour A shade of red Material Fine cotton Measurement 5.5 metres with 1 metre blouse piece Origin Varanasi, India Caring for Your Handloom A handloom saree is not just wor