BANARASI SILK WORKS Purple & Golden Silk Woven Design Banarasi Saree

Design Details:Purple, golden and green silk banarasi woven design saree and has a woven design borderThe model is wearing a blouse from our stylist's collection, see the image for a mock-up of what the actual blouse would look likeOrigin:Banarasi sarees originate from the city of Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh). These are well known for the Mughal Era inspired designs in golden as well as silver brocade or Zari.Fabric:Silk is a natural fibre produced from the cocoons of mulberry silkworm and has a shimmering appearance due to the triangular prism-like structure in the weave.Ornamentation:Zari work is known for the art of weaving threads in golden and silver colours. It involves the process of twisting a flattened metallic strip, which sometimes is made from pure gold and silver.