The epitome of Moksha, Varanasi evolved as a cultural hub for Handloom Saree, dating centuries ago, and its significance still stays intact. This sacred land has seen the advent of Nizams from Hyderabad and rulers from the Delhi Sultanate paying their respects to deities. Consequently, the local weavers gained attention by making the Kings awestruck by the expert craftsmanship put in to bring ethnic Banarasi Sarees to life.
From Kashmiri Pashmina to traditional silk, these sarees have been moulded and redefined to be the pride of many royal empires and their queens. From the silk yarns in narrow lanes that celebrate this tradition, every fabric has been dyed in the holy water of the Ganges. Leaving a bright spectrum of colours that just soothes the on-looker. Such is the beauty that gets woven into the threads that hold the holiness of the Ganges together. Every colour depicts the tale of every weaver who touches the fabric. A true memoir of a skill led by a generation of professional weavers from the holy city.
At the crown of this auspicious land, every Ghat that holds history, speaks for itself as the mesmerized rulers gave off their titles to rejuvenate these concrete stairs to a paradise standing the test of time. Harishchandra Ghat, Kedar Ghat, and Chet Singh Ghat are just a few additions to the long list that holds a hundred reasons why Banaras was woven with care.
Today, Banarasi handloom sarees are essential as they add a flair to ethnic designs and enhance every fabric that gets the sense of touch from expert craftsmanship. What is found in Banaras, eventually becomes Banaras. Fashion meets flair.
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I want to be a part of snd from Banaras ..I am a manufacturer from benares