Sapphire Blue Crepe Georgette Floral Jaal Handbrush Pure Banarasi Saree
A pure crepe georgette Banarasi saree should feel feather-light on your shoulders and look unforgettable under every light, and this one does both. It is woven in a deep sapphire shade (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!) and carries an all-over floral jaal in zari. Every bloom is tinted by hand, so the saree has a painterly glow that a plain zari weave cannot match. If you want a Banarasi saree that feels special at a long wedding function but still drapes easily, this is the one.
Handbrush Banarasi Saree With Kalamkari Colour Work
The Colours on the Zari Are Hand-Painted, Not Woven
Look closely at the zari and you will see soft tints on every petal, leaf and medallion. These colours come from handbrush dye, also known as kalamkari work. An artisan applies each shade with a brush after the zari motifs are woven, so no two blooms are tinted exactly alike. Against the deep sapphire 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!), the blush rose, apricot and lime-green tints stand out beautifully. Because the colour is hand-applied, you get a soft, watercolour effect, which is what makes this handbrush Banarasi saree different from the usual metallic zari saree.
Floral Jaal Design: Lotus-Inspired Blooms on Curving Vines
The body of the saree is covered in a dense floral jaal. Lotus-like blossoms sit on graceful, curling vines, and leaves branch off in diagonal rows that run across the whole drape. The motifs are close enough to look rich but spaced well enough to let the crepe georgette ground breathe. Near the end of the saree, you will also notice a subtle self-textured pattern in the base, a quiet detail that adds depth when the light hits it.
Border and Pallu: Where the Banarasi Craftsmanship Shows
The wide borders run along both sides of the saree and carry large chrysanthemum-style medallions inside intricate scrolling vine work, finished with a fine beaded-edge pattern. The border colours match the handbrush tints of the body, so the whole saree looks like one composition. The pallu is the highlight when you drape it. Two floral bands frame a row of kalga (paisley) buta motifs, each filled with tiny hand-tinted blossoms. When you pleat it neatly over your shoulder, this pallu gets plenty of attention.
Crepe Georgette Fabric: A Lightweight Banarasi Saree You Can Wear for Hours
Most people assume a Banarasi saree has to be heavy. Our range of pure crepe georgette Banarasi sarees proves otherwise. Crepe georgette has a soft, slightly textured surface with a natural flow, so it pleats cleanly, holds its shape and moves gracefully when you walk. The matte finish also lets the zari shimmer without being loud. For you, that means comfort through long ceremonies and no tugging at the pleats.
Zari Banarasi Saree for Weddings, Festive Days and Parties
The zari gives this saree a refined, cool-toned sparkle that suits evening events especially well. Wear it to a family wedding, a sangeet, Diwali dinners or a festive puja. Pair it with oxidised or pearl jewellery and you will look elegant without trying too hard. A sapphire saree also photographs beautifully against both warm and cool backdrops (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!). At The Weaveloom, every Banarasi piece is chosen for exactly this reason: it should look as good in photographs as it does in person.
Saree Length and Matching Blouse
Your saree comes in a full 6.5 metres, giving you plenty of room for a generous pallu and comfortable pleats. A matching blouse piece is included, so you can have it stitched to your own measurements. If you would like expert help, we also offer a blouse stitching service. Bring this saree home from The Weaveloom and it will be a piece you reach for again and again.
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
