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Interesting Facts about Banarasi Silk Saree

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Interesting Facts about Banarasi Silk Saree

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  1. 4Interesting Facts aboutBanarasi Silk Saree

  2. Introduction Banarasi Silk is one of the finest silk variants in India and the saree woven from it is called Banarasi Silk Saree. It is quite popular all over India. Some of the characteristics of Banarasi Silk Sarees are: • Fine Silk • Mughal-inspired Design • Opulent Embroidery But did you know that…

  3. Fact #1 Real Gold and Silver was used in the Past to Make Banarasi Silk Sarees You may be surprised to know that Banarasi Silk Sarees in the old times used to be only made for royalty and silver and gold were used for weaving with the silk. Now, cotton or polyester yarn is wrapped by either golden or silver metallic yarn for the same look

  4. Fact #2 Banarasi Silk Sarees Take Anywhere from 15 Days to 6 Months to Complete A handloom Banarasi Silk Saree may take up to 6 months or more to complete. However, the actual amount of time depends on the intricacy of the design and pattern.

  5. Fact #3 Your Banarasi Silk Saree may not have been “Made in Banaras” Only 6 identified districts in the state of Uttar Pradesh can legally sell Silk Sarees under the name of Banarasi Silk Saree. They are: Varanasi (previously known as Banaras), Mirzapur, Chandauli, Bhadohi, Jaunpur and Azamgarh. This initiative was to curb the sale of factory-made low-quality sarees sold as “Banarasi Silk Sarees”.

  6. Fact #4 Banarasi Silk Sarees are Bridal Sarees in Many Cultures. Banarasi Silk Sarees are generally considered to be special occasion sarees by most women and are an important part of the bridal trousseau. However, what you might not know is that in some cultures, brides are supposed to wear a Banarasi Silk Saree for their wedding ceremony.

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