Pure Katan Silk Banarasi Saree with Meenakari Jaal, Woven for Weddings and Festive Occasions
Some sarees get admired. This one gets remembered. This pure katan silk Banarasi saree comes in a soft, glowing peach (We offer 100% Colour Customization — want it in a different colour? We'll weave it fresh just for you in the colour of your choice!). It is covered in fine circular chakra jaal work and finished with bright meenakari flowers. It is made for the woman who wants to walk into a wedding, a reception or a festive evening and quietly own the room.
Handloom Banarasi Saree Woven in Rich Katan Silk
Katan silk is the finest of Banarasi silks, made from twisted, tightly spun silk threads. It gives you a smooth, cool, buttery feel against the skin and a deep natural sheen that catches the light as you move. It drapes softly and holds pleats well, so this saree looks polished from the first pleat to the last. Every inch of this handloom Banarasi saree is woven in Varanasi, the home of Banarasi weaving.
Chakra Jaal in a Soft Tone-on-Tone Weave
Look closely at the body of the saree. You will see a dense, all-over jaal of circular chakra motifs, each one ringed with delicate scrollwork and filled with tiny florets. The woven pattern glows softly against the peach base (We offer 100% Colour Customization — want it in a different colour? We'll weave it fresh just for you in the colour of your choice!), so the saree looks rich but never loud. Bright meenakari flowers sit at the centre of each circle, which adds a lively lift to the whole design.
Handwoven Saree with Meenakari Detailing
Meenakari on a Banarasi saree means extra colour threads are woven into the design by hand, like jewellery enamel work in fabric. Here, each medallion carries its own multicolour meenakari blossom. This handwoven saree does not repeat one flat pattern mechanically. Every flower is placed with care, which is why no two pieces are ever exactly alike.
Wide Border and Statement Pallu
A broad woven border runs down the side of the saree. It holds tightly worked floral bands with a row of meenakari blooms marching along its length. A line of large chakra medallions on the body leads your eye towards the pallu. The pallu is the showpiece: layered horizontal bands of tiny multicolour circular motifs, framed by a fine patterned edge. Draped over your shoulder, it catches attention from across the room.
Kadwa Saree Craftsmanship, Made Slowly
A true Kadwa saree is woven motif by motif, with each design element woven separately into the fabric rather than cut and stitched on. This Kadwa weave gives the jaal its raised, sculpted feel and the strong, lasting hold that Banarasi weaving is known for. It takes a weaver many patient days at the loom. That patience shows up in the finish.
Lock Weaving for a Clean Finish
The multicolour meenakari flowers are set into the fabric with Lock Weaving. Each colour thread is locked into the weave, so the motif stays crisp and firm and does not loosen with wear. The reverse side stays neat as well, which is a sign of honest handloom work.
Explore More From The Weaveloom
If this design has caught your eye, you will love our full range of pure katan silk Banarasi sarees. Each one is woven with the same care for weave, finish and detail. At The Weaveloom, we believe a saree this special should feel personal to you. Since we offer 100% colour customization, you can ask us to weave this exact design in your own choice of shade.
Length and Blouse Piece
The saree measures 6.5 meters, which gives you plenty of fabric for graceful pleats and a full, flowing pallu. It comes with a matching blouse piece in a strip pattern, so you can have your blouse stitched to fit you perfectly.
Styling and Occasions
Pair this peach beauty (We offer 100% Colour Customization — want it in a different colour? We'll weave it fresh just for you in the colour of your choice!) with pearl or polki jewellery and a sleek bun for a wedding function. Wear it with statement earrings and loose curls to a festive dinner or a reception. It also makes a lovely gift for a bride, a sister or a mother, and it will stay with her for years as a family heirloom.
Care Instructions
- Dry clean only
- Store in a muslin cloth, away from direct sunlight
- Do not wring or tumble dry
- Iron on low heat on the reverse side
- Keep away from moisture and perfume
