Banaras Se Banarasi Sari
Apr 27, 2019 • 66 views
Resham ke pallu mei lipti who naari sundar si lagi na jaane kaha ki khoobsurti basi thi usmei, resham ki chamak yaad dilati mujhe us ganga ki chamak ki jis shahar se who behti thi, woh chamak thi banaras ki.”
Introduction
Silk weavers from Gujarat migrated to Kashi after a famine and started developing designs. During the Mughal period weaving of brocades (a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, typically with gold and silver thread) became specialty of Banaras. During the reign of Emperor Akbar it reached its new height. Silk brocade weaving developed excellence. This was the time in height in its popularity.
Decline- Popularity of power loom
There was a decline when power loom started gaining popularity. This made sari cheaper because before it was hand-done and silk weavers faced difficulties.
Rise again
Government imposed a ban on weaving with Chinese silk, to promote domestic silk industry. Sooner, duty free imports were allowed of Chinese crepe yarn. These saris were easily available and at half price, leading to a booming market. Revival of interest in the Banaras weave started among the fashion community. Designer Sabyasachi, Abraham Thakore and Sanjay Garg, took it beyond the traditional form making garments out of fabric.
Banarasi Sari is specialty of India. There is richness, and authenticity which cannot go wrong. In recent trend you can add Banarasi lehengas in your bridal or trousseau wear. Banarasi sari been worn for ages by brides.
Style yourself for your best day just like celebrities do!
'Good to know facts'
5600 thread wires runs to make patterns of a Banarasi sari.
It has various categories- Jangla, Tanchoi, Vaskat, Cutwork, Tissue, Butidar.
You can now easily recognize a true and original Banarasi Sari. The main traits are floral patterns, stylized leaves and jail work.
It takes 15 days to 6 months to complete a Banarasi Sari.
Banarasi Sari can range from 3000 rupees to 2 lakh rupees.
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