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TextileGI Tagged · 2009-10
Banarasi Brocades and Sarees
TownVaranasi
StateUttar Pradesh
Craft typeTextile
GI tag2009-10
About
Opulent silk brocade weaving with roots in Mughal-era craftsmanship, characterized by intricate gold and silver zari work, floral and foliate motifs derived from Persian design traditions, and richly compact weave patterns.
Did you know? A single high-end Banarasi saree with intricate zari work can take a master weaver anywhere from 15 days to 6 months to complete on a traditional handloom, depending on the complexity of the design.