{"product_id":"banarasi-handwoven-pure-silk-saree","title":"Banarasi Hand woven Pure Tussar Silk Saree Geranium Orange","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exclusive India Archive Banarasi Handwoven Pure \u003cem\u003eTussar Silk \u003c\/em\u003eSaree in Geranium Orange is part of the INARA collection of Resplendent Banarasi Sarees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003etussar\u003c\/em\u003e silk Banarasi saree is bound to add a touch of opulence, makes a statement of refined style and impeccable taste. It has a precisely woven border in antique \u003cem\u003ezari.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection: INARA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Banarasi handwoven pure \u003cem\u003etussar\u003c\/em\u003e silk saree Geranium Orange. Banarasi handwoven pure \u003cem\u003etussar \u003c\/em\u003esilk saree with wide \u003cem\u003ezari\u003c\/em\u003e border and \u003cem\u003ebuttas\u003c\/em\u003e on the body. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric and Composition: 100% Pure Soft Silk. The ends may have hand-combed natural fringe. Includes Blouse piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: Geranium Orange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry of Origin: India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed information: \u003cbr\u003eBanarasi Sarees have been associated with the \u003cem\u003enakshabandha\u003c\/em\u003e families which were brought to India by Muhammad bin Tughlaq during his reign during \u003cem\u003ecirca\u003c\/em\u003e 1324-1352 AD. Later many weavers fled due to the fire in Gujarat to various parts of India. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the reign of Akbar, master craftsman Khwaja Abdyl Sauad came to Banaras where he designed heddles of looms (\u003cem\u003egathwas\u003c\/em\u003e) and many \u003cem\u003ekarkhanas\u003c\/em\u003e (workshops) came into being. Many Persian motifs were also introduced. Historical references like \u003cem\u003eAin-i-Akhbari\u003c\/em\u003e  are there for the Banaras weavers who were called \u003cem\u003eNoor Baaf \u003c\/em\u003eor shining cloth weavers.  Brocade evolved as the prime weaving style of Banaras and became one of the centres for export of its refined textiles in Gold and Silver. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWide variety of silks are used including \u003cem\u003eChinya\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMukta\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTandoori\u003c\/em\u003e, these are slightly coarse silk used for heavy brocades. \u003cem\u003eKatan \u003c\/em\u003ehas two strands twisted together and used for the warps. Thread which is used to create a soft and smooth texture silk is \u003cem\u003ePat\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003ePatbana. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"India Archive","offers":[{"title":"Orange \/ Pure Tussar Silk \/ Banarasi Saree","offer_id":48984176558379,"sku":"","price":22000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/0838\/2763\/files\/01may2024nathalia10436.jpg?v=1716474982","url":"https:\/\/thedeco.net\/products\/banarasi-handwoven-pure-silk-saree","provider":"India Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}