From the Ghats of Ganga, Comes the Majestic Banarasi Silk Sarees with Delicate Jamdhani Motifs
Banarasi Silk sarees have always been exclusive and captivating. Finely woven fabrics it is the rich brocades in gold & silver zari, including fine designs and engravings, the relatively heavy and opulent affair that is part of every North Indian bride’s trousseau and a must-have finery fabric for weddings and exclusive occasions in many Indian homes. The speciality of the Banarasi sari lies in its use of zari or rich gold and silver coloured thread work on motifs and brocades. The influence of Mughal designs is evident from the awesome floral and leafy motifs known as ‘kalga’ and ‘bel’ and outer border designs of upright leaves known as ‘Jhallar’.
But again the Banarasi saree has a delightful spread in variety. From the transparent to translucent organza and super net types to the heavy brocade sarees that are laden with rich shining zari in exquisite designs and border attachments, there is a gamut of differently constructed and adorned sarees that showcase the region’s skill and craftsmanship.
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Unnati Silks and its new range of exclusive Banarasi Brocades
Just recently a new wave of rich and luxurious pure silk Banarasi Brocade sarees entered the market. Initial responses were as expected – welcomed, lauded and lapped up. But it also drew awe and amazement on seeing the new offerings. What is special one may ask.
This time round it seemed inspirational. Let us see what it offers.
- There are two colors chosen for the base color of the brocade. Baby or light pink and smooth black. The body colors are in contrast to the body color. Body colors are light to pastel in the vibrant and neon hues. Orange, green, pink, yellow, red etc.
- The brocade is covered with wonderful designs including the very popular temple design in rich deep golden zari.
- The motifs in large dimension are beautifully distributed evenly across the body expanse with themes like wedding designer jewellery like pair of earrings, lovely circular necklace and other ornamental designs used and adorned with lustrous silver and golden zari.
- The motifs in large dimension are beautifully distributed evenly across the body expanse with themes like wedding designer jewellery like pair of earrings, lovely circular necklace and other ornamental designs used and adorned with lustrous silver and golden zari.
- The eye-catcher is the choice of hues that begin the interest in the fabric.
- What is wonderful is that the purity of the materials like silk and zari create luster and shine that radiate wonderfully to brighten the environs.
- Crafted by the weavers of the Banaras, UP region, they are a tribute to tradition, a credit for the skill and craftsmanship of the ethnic weavers in creating such wonderful products.
- Backed by Silk Mark these handloom sarees are worth their weight in gold for the artistic finery and finesse.
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What after all is Brocade?
Brocade, in textiles, is a woven fabric having a raised floral or figured design that is introduced during the weaving process, usually by means of a Jacquard attachment. The design, appearing only on the fabric face, is usually made in a satin or twill weave.
Brocade fabrics mainly consist of solid or multi-colored silk threads, often times combined with gold or silver metallic threads. A brocade is woven by adding a supplementary weft to the weave, creating the illusion that sections have been embossed into the fabric, or embroidered on top of it.
Brocade fabric sarees online have a complex weaving pattern, which is done by twisting and transfixing pattern threads between a warp. Interestingly, this weave uses expensive threads like gold, silver silk and even cotton. When threads are woven into six yards of cloth, the magic it creates is known as Brocade fabric sarees.
The Banarasi silk saree is a rich traditional offering and the nation’s pride. The brocade is woven on a draw loom through a special technique involving a supplementary weft. This ornamental addition through the revolutionary special arrangement known as ‘jacquard’ has expanded the horizons of pattern making on fabrics.
Four to five centuries have passed and this tradition of fine weaving has neither dimmed nor lost lustre. In fact the Banarasi Silk Saree has continued to remain as exceptional and finely sought as before. Over the years additions and introductions within the weave have never seemed out of place. Despite being woven in traditional style, the fusion elements have seamlessly merged to become a part of its rich and dazzling heritage.
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Zardozi is metal embroidery done on fabrics to enhance their appeal. In earlier times, especially in the Mughal period and much later, when it was easily available, gold or silver threads were used. Today, with prohibitive costs and limited availability, it is done with a combination of copper wire coated with gold or silver colour and a silk thread. It is indeed a test of skill and patience, where the satisfaction of completing a design flawlessly is the reward for this effort. Zardozi has been used on fabrics since long but the heightened or accentuated effect is most visible on a saree, since it has a big canvas to display.
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The Banarasi saree has long since been acknowledged as a fabric that evokes enthusiasm, curiosity, amazement and a host of similar emotions on its arrival. One of the costliest versions is this recent range of rich Brocade saree. Every time a new avatar arrives it is welcomed enormously by the market. This range too could get its ovation and maybe a standing one at that, for what it offers by way of allure and grandeur is probably the most unexpected but has been hugely applauded.
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