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Banarasi Silk

GI CertifiedVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

Sold by Banaras Silk Weavers

Country of origin: India

Authentic Banarasi Silk from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. GI-tagged: Banaras Brocades and Sarees. Handmade by Indian artisans using brocade-weaving. Materials: silk, zari.

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FromCA$128.29Inclusive of all taxes
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Handmade — slight variations are the artisan's signature.

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The story of Banarasi Silk

The Banarasi sari, woven in Varanasi with gold and silver zari brocade, is the queen of Indian bridal weaves. Mughal-influenced floral 'buti', jangla vines and intricate 'kadhwa' motifs can take weeks to a year on the handloom.

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Made by Varanasi weavers · Uttar Pradesh

How it’s madebrocade weavingkadhwajangla

Provenance & authenticity

GI Tagged

A genuine Banarasi Silk from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Protected under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) registry as “Banaras Brocades and Sarees”, certifying its authentic origin and traditional method.

GI registrationBanaras Brocades and Sarees
Region of originVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
HS code (customs)5007

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