Pure Katan Silk Banarasi Saree in Regal Violet Brocade
Some sarees are worn, and some are remembered. This pure katan silk Banarasi saree in a deep, royal violet (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!) belongs to the second kind. Every inch is woven with dense floral brocade, framed by wide striped borders and finished with a multi-hued meenakari pallu that draws every eye in the room. Whether it's a wedding, a festive evening or an heirloom you're building for your daughter, this is the saree that does the talking for you.
Why This Handloom Banarasi Saree Deserves a Place in Your Wardrobe
This is a true handloom Banarasi saree. It is not a power-loom imitation, and you can feel the difference the moment the fabric touches your hands. The katan silk is smooth, weighty and softly lustrous, and it drapes with the fluid richness that only pure twisted silk yarn can give. Because it is a handwoven saree, each piece carries the small, beautiful individuality of the artisan who set it up on the loom. That is why no two Banarasi sarees are ever exactly alike.
The All-Over Brocade Jaal: A Field of Woven Florals
Look closely at the body of the saree and you will see a fine, closely packed floral jaal covering the entire surface. Small blossoms and curling vines repeat in tight, even rows against the rich violet ground (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 pattern is dense enough to look opulent and small enough to stay elegant. This is classic Banarasi brocade at its best, the kind of texture that catches candlelight and camera flash equally well.
A Kadwa Saree Made for Show-Stopping Pallus
Now turn to the pallu, where this saree earns its name. A vertical band of meenakari flowers runs along the pallu in a cheerful mix of hues, each bloom rounded, layered and vividly outlined. Behind it sits an intricate lattice panel, and below it, layered horizontal bands of miniature floral borders lead to a plain, finely striped end. If you love a Kadwa saree with real drama, this pallu will give you exactly that. It looks stunning when draped over the shoulder or pleated neatly for a bridal entrance.
Kadwa Weave and Lock Weaving: The Craft Behind the Meenakari
The colourful floral band is created with the traditional Kadwa weave, in which each motif is woven separately, one bloom at a time, instead of being carried across the width. That is what gives every flower its raised, sculpted, almost embroidered look. To keep the coloured sections crisp and firmly joined, our weavers use Lock Weaving, where the threads interlock cleanly at every colour boundary. The result is a meenakari finish that feels enamel-bright, sits neatly on the silk and holds up beautifully through years of wear.
Wide Striped Borders That Frame the Drape
The borders are generous and deliberately layered. Slim vertical stripes run alongside intricate floral bands on both sides, giving the saree a structured, traditional frame. At the pallu end, horizontal border bands repeat the floral vocabulary of the body, so the whole saree feels planned, balanced and complete. When you drape it, the borders fall in clean, elegant lines that make even a simple pleat look considered.
Perfect for Weddings, Festivals and Bridal Occasions
This is a natural choice for the bride's mother, the sister of the bride, the festive host or the guest who wants to be noticed for the right reasons. Pair the violet (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 temple jewellery, kundan sets or delicate pearls, and let the pallu do the talking. It suits Diwali evenings, sangeet nights, receptions and every family function that deserves your best.
Explore More Pure Katan Silk Banarasi Sarees
If this piece has caught your eye, you will love browsing our wider range of pure katan silk Banarasi sarees, each woven with the same attention to texture, drape and detail.
What You Receive
You get a 6.5-metre saree with a matching blouse piece in a strip pattern, ready to be stitched to your measurements. It is woven for you by skilled Banaras artisans, and The Weaveloom stands behind every thread, so what arrives at your door is a saree you can wear with pride and pass down with confidence.
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
