Hastakala Purple & Gold-Toned Pure Silk Woven Design Handloom Banarasi Saree

Design Details: Purple and Gold-toned banarasi woven design saree and has a zari border The model is wearing a blouse from our stylist's collection, see the image for a mock-up of what the actual blouse would look like Origin: 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.