BANARASI SILK SAREE- THE
THREAD OF TRADITION
India is a cradle of many varieties of sarees and saree
plays an important role on every occasion.One such occasion is wedding which is
all about tough choices and decisions.Women in India likes to be associated
with their tradition especially on the wedding day and Banarasi sarees
being an out an out traditional becomes the first choice for an Indian bride’s
trousseau.Among the finest silk sarees banarasi silk saree
is one of them known for their gold and silver brocade and zari. Banarasi saree
is manufactured in Varanasi, a city which is also called Benaras or Banaras.The
sarees are made of fine woven zari and decorated with intiricate designs.The
traditional banarasi saree is done with lot of hard work and skillful work
woving the silk.Depending on the intricacy of the designs it takes 15 days to a
month and sometimes six months to complete one single saree.Banarasi silk
sarees have seen many changes in preference of colors,patterns,motifs,borders
and style over the years. From floral patterns,animal and bird depiction to
Persian patterns like “jaali” or “jaal” and the most recent geometrical
patterns banarasi saree have kept
abreast with the changing tastes and embolden women with their ever elegant
finesse.
As inspired by the Mughals an original banarasi saree will
mostly carry leaf motifs,bootis and trademark flower also known as amru,ambi
and domak.Other features are gold work,figures with small details,metallic
visual effects and mina work.Whereas a fake banarasi saree wouldn’t have these
Indian hand made Persian designs on it.These sarees are something
which are even passed down the generations just like precious jewellery.Some
parts of India specially in Bengal banarasi sarees are used as the typical
bridal attire in red colour and with rich zari work on it.When done right a
banarasi saree looks wonderful on the wearer.
Samyakk,one of the leading online shopping site has come
forward to work with different weavers to create some exclusive Banarasi
sarees.In an effort to revive the lost glory of Banarasi silk sarees they present
a wide range of variety,starting of with some minimal colors in banarasi cotton sarees,their
collection is also blasted with colors into somereally beautiful banarasi
tussar,banarasi linen,banarasi organza,banarasi silk and banarasi georgette
sarees.The focus of Samyakkon banarasi sarees can be incorporated in special occasions.From
timeless pieces to latest trendy patterns,from sober subtle shades to
glamourous prints,you name it and they have it all at your fingertip.So here in
Samyakk you will find yourself romancing age old zari in fine silk and the
heritage bridal banarasi sarees in all the bright and vibrant colors which are
outstanding and will evoke that strong sense of emotion that a bride will experience.You
should also visit the store to shop for reception and any other glamorous
social event.The marriage between simplistic design and elegant looks, is going
to make it a key brand worn during the year round.The incredibly gorgeous
collection of Samyakk will make you fall in love with banarasi weaves all over
again.
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