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Kanjivaram Tissue Silk Saree with Banarasi Paithani Border

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The Kanjivaram tissue silk saree brings together the traditional weaving style of Kanjivaram with the rich detailing of a Banarasi Paithani border. The tissue silk fabric has a subtle sheen that reflects light beautifully, giving the saree a distinctive appearance. Its texture and natural lustre add depth to the overall look without making it feel overly heavy. The body of the saree carries the characteristic appeal of tissue silk, with its delicate metallic finish and graceful fall. The fabric has a refined surface that allows the weave and detailing to stand out. Its light-reflecting quality gives the saree a different appearance under natural and indoor lighting. The Banarasi Paithani border adds a contrasting traditional element to the saree. Inspired by the detailed weaving traditions of Banaras and Paithani textiles, the border brings together intricate motifs and rich patterns. It creates a noticeable distinction against the tissue silk body while maintaining a connection with c...

Kutch Rai Bandhej on Khaddi Georgette Traditional Saree

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The Kutch Rai Bandhej saree on khaddi georgette brings together the traditional art of Bandhej with the distinctive texture of handwoven fabric. The saree features an all-over jaal made up of very tiny, intricate dots, creating a detailed pattern that runs throughout the body. The Rai Bandhej work is characterised by its fine dotted design, with each small motif contributing to the overall pattern. The closely arranged dots give the saree a rich and detailed appearance without making the design look heavy. The khaddi georgette base adds a soft, flowing texture to the saree. Its natural fall allows the intricate Bandhej patterns to remain visible while giving the fabric a graceful movement. One of the notable features is its vintage-inspired border, which adds a traditional character to the overall design. The border complements the tiny dotted jaal and brings a distinct finish to the saree. The combination of Kutch Rai Bandhej, khaddi georgette and the vintage-inspired border reflects ...

Banarasi Jangla Jal Saree

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The Banarasi Jangla Jal saree is known for its intricate woven patterns that spread across the fabric in a continuous design. The Jangla weaving style features flowing floral and leafy motifs arranged in a detailed jaal, creating a rich pattern that covers the body of the saree. The saree showcases the traditional artistry of Banarasi weaving, where motifs are carefully woven into the fabric using zari threads. The floral patterns often include winding creepers, leaves and delicate details that come together to form an interconnected design. The arrangement gives the saree a distinctive look, with the motifs flowing naturally across its surface. The Jangla jal pattern is particularly recognised for its dense and elaborate composition. Unlike sarees with scattered butas or spaced motifs, this design creates a continuous spread of woven elements. The intricate detailing reflects the skill involved in traditional Banarasi craftsmanship and the time taken to create such patterns. The zari ...

Maroonish Red Banarasi Saree with Paisley Motifs Border

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This maroonish red Banarasi saree features a rich colour that brings out the traditional character of Banarasi weaving. The deep red tone gives the saree a warm appearance, making it suitable for festive occasions, family gatherings and traditional celebrations. The saree is adorned with a paisley motifs border, adding a distinctive traditional detail to the overall design. Paisley patterns have long been associated with Indian textile traditions and are often seen in classic Banarasi weaving. The border creates a defined edge along the saree and adds character to the fabric without taking away from its rich colour. The paisley motifs bring a sense of continuity to the design and reflect the intricate detailing associated with Banarasi textiles. The maroonish red shade pairs well with traditional gold jewellery, antique accessories and classic styling. It can be worn for weddings, festive occasions or other gatherings where traditional Indian attire is preferred. The saree brings toget...

Red Banarasi Patola-Inspired Saree with Pichwai Lotus Motifs and Paithani Borders and Pallu

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A rich red Banarasi saree combining Patola-inspired patterning with Pichwai lotus motifs. Cream and gold-toned geometric details meet green and yellow accents across the body. Broad gold-toned Paithani borders and pallu carry colourful bird and floral designs in green, yellow, pink and red, finished with red edging and tassels. Rich red and gold with colourful lotus details The rich red ground is patterned with cream and gold-toned geometric details, green accents and Pichwai lotus motifs. Gold-toned borders and pallu add warmth, with green foliage and bird and floral details in yellow, pink and red. Red edging and tassels echo the body colour. Patola inspiration with Paithani borders and pallu This Banarasi saree brings together Patola-inspired body patterning and Paithani borders and pallu. Pichwai lotus motifs add another distinctive element to the red design. The combination of geometric pattern and flowing floral details makes it a colourful choice for festive gatherin...

Indigo Blue Banarasi Patola-Inspired Saree with Paithani Border and Pallu

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A deep indigo-blue Banarasi saree with Patola-inspired geometric diamonds in ivory, yellow and red. Rust-red Paithani borders frame the patterned body, while a gold-toned Paithani pallu brings together white bird motifs and colourful flowers in green, yellow, red and purple. Maroon edging and tassels complete the palette. Deep indigo blue, rust red and gold The indigo ground gives the small ivory, yellow and red motifs a crisp setting. The rust-red borders introduce a warmer note, leading into a gold-toned pallu with white birds, green foliage and flowers in yellow, red and purple. Maroon stripes along the edges and matching tassels tie the colours together. Patola inspiration with Paithani borders and pallu This Banarasi saree brings together Patola-inspired body patterning and Paithani borders and pallu. The combination of geometric pattern and flowing floral details makes it a colourful choice for festive gatherings and wedding celebrations. Saree details Collection...

Ombre Pure Silk Hand-Painted Saree

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The Ombre Pure Silk Hand-Painted Saree features a gradual blend of colours that transitions smoothly from one shade to another. This ombre effect creates a subtle change in colour across the fabric, giving the saree a distinctive appearance. The natural sheen of pure silk adds depth to the colours and gives the fabric a smooth, rich texture. The hand-painted detailing adds an artistic element to the saree. Each painted design is created by hand, bringing individual strokes and patterns onto the silk surface. Unlike printed designs, hand painting has its own character, with slight variations that make the artwork feel personal and distinctive. The combination of the ombre colour transition and hand-painted artwork creates a balanced look. The changing shades provide a soft background for the painted details, allowing the artwork to stand out without making the overall design appear too busy. Pure silk gives the saree a soft feel and a graceful fall. Its natural lustre complements the ha...

Champagne Gold and Onion Pink Pure Tissue Silk Saree

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The Champagne Gold and Onion Pink Pure Tissue Silk Saree brings together two soft shades that create a subtle contrast. The champagne gold base has a gentle sheen, while the onion pink adds a warm touch of colour. The combination gives the saree a balanced appearance without making either shade overpower the other. Woven in pure tissue silk, the saree has a lightweight and delicate texture with a natural lustre. The fabric reflects light softly, giving the champagne gold colour a beautiful finish. Its tissue weave also allows the saree to hold its shape while maintaining a graceful fall. The onion pink adds depth to the overall colour combination. Its muted tone complements the golden base and creates a pleasant blend of warm shades. The interplay of these colours makes the saree interesting while keeping its overall look subtle. The silk fabric has a fine texture that gives the saree a refined appearance. Its lightweight feel makes it comfortable to carry, while the natural shine of t...

Kora Silk Cutwork Jamdani Saree

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The Kora Silk Cutwork Jamdani Saree features the fine texture of kora silk combined with the traditional artistry of Jamdani weaving. Kora silk is known for its slightly crisp texture and lightweight feel, giving the saree a structured yet comfortable drape. The saree showcases intricate cutwork Jamdani motifs, created through a detailed weaving process that gives the patterns a distinct appearance. The motifs stand out against the base fabric, adding texture and depth to the overall design. Cutwork Jamdani is a traditional weaving technique in which extra threads are used to create patterns, with the connecting threads carefully cut to give the motifs a more defined finish. This detailed work reflects the skill and patience involved in the weaving process. The natural texture of kora silk allows the Jamdani patterns to remain prominent while maintaining a balanced look. Its slightly sheer appearance and crisp fall make it suitable for occasions where traditional weaving and fabric det...

Aubergine Colour Ektara Katan Silk Sona Rupa Zari Saree

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The Aubergine Colour Ektara Katan Silk Saree features a rich, deep aubergine shade that gives the fabric a distinctive appearance. Woven in Katan silk, the saree has a smooth texture and a structured yet graceful fall. The depth of the colour brings out the details of the traditional weaving beautifully. The saree is woven with Sona Rupa zari, combining gold and silver-toned threads in its design. The contrast between the metallic zari and the aubergine silk creates an interesting visual effect, adding depth to the overall weave without making the design look too heavy. The Ektara weaving technique adds character to the saree through its traditional patterns and carefully arranged motifs. The interplay of Sona Rupa zari across the silk surface gives the fabric a detailed look, with the gold and silver elements standing out against the darker base. Katan silk is known for its closely woven structure and smooth finish, making it a distinctive choice in traditional Banarasi textiles. Its ...

Pinkish Red Ektara Katan Silk Cutwork Jamdani Saree

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The pinkish red Ektara Katan silk saree brings together the rich texture of Katan silk and the intricate detailing of cutwork Jamdani weaving. The colour has a beautiful depth, with pink and red undertones that give the saree a distinct appearance. Its silk base has a smooth finish and a natural sheen that adds to the overall look of the fabric. The saree features delicate cutwork Jamdani motifs woven across the body. These motifs are created through a detailed weaving process, where the designs are carefully incorporated into the fabric rather than simply added on the surface. The cutwork technique gives the patterns a defined appearance and allows the weave to stand out against the silk base. The Ektara Katan silk provides a structured yet comfortable drape, making the saree suitable for occasions where traditional textiles are preferred. Its texture reflects the characteristics of Katan silk, known for its closely woven silk threads and slightly crisp feel. The fabric holds its form...

Pure Katan Silk Saree – A Description of Traditional Banarasi Weaving

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A pure Katan silk saree is known for its rich silk texture, fine weaving and traditional craftsmanship. Made using pure silk threads, Katan silk has a smooth, closely woven surface that gives the fabric a distinct feel and natural sheen. Its structure makes the saree look well-defined while retaining the softness associated with silk. The fabric is woven using twisted silk yarns, which give it strength and a firm yet comfortable texture. The closely woven threads create a smooth finish, allowing the saree to hold its shape beautifully. Its natural lustre adds depth to the fabric without making the surface appear overly shiny. Katan silk has a special place in traditional Banarasi weaving. Depending on the design, the saree can feature intricate zari work, traditional motifs, floral patterns, butis or detailed woven borders. These elements reflect the skill of the weavers and the attention given to every part of the fabric. The saree can also be styled in different ways depending on the...

Pure Katan Silk Tilfi Meena Saree with Champagne Gold Antique Zari and Red Selvedge

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This pure Katan silk saree features the traditional richness of Katan weaving, known for its smooth texture, fine finish and natural sheen. The silk fabric has a graceful fall and a closely woven structure that gives the saree a distinct look while retaining the characteristic feel of pure Katan silk. The saree is adorned with Tilfi Meena work, where colourful silk threads are used to create intricate motifs within the zari patterns. The combination of these details adds depth and variation to the weave, with the Meena work bringing subtle touches of colour against the metallic zari. The champagne gold antique zari lends the saree a muted golden appearance. Its slightly aged gold tone gives the overall design a traditional character without making the zari look overly bright. The interplay of the gold zari and colourful Meena details creates an interesting balance across the fabric. A red selvedge runs along the edges, adding a distinct contrast to the champagne gold tones. This tradit...

Tissue Silk Pachera Meena Banarasi Saree

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This Tissue Silk Pachera Meena Banarasi Saree has a super-soft feel and a fluid drape. Its gold-toned body meets a pink border and pallu, with multicolour floral motifs and fine geometric patterns. Soft tissue silk with a fluid drape The softly lustrous fabric falls in gentle folds. Colourful floral details brighten the gold-toned drape, while the pink border and patterned pallu frame the saree beautifully. Saree details Fabric: Tissue silk Collection: Banarasi Detail: Pachera Meena Feel and drape: Super soft and fluid Blouse piece: Included Price: ₹28,500 Availability: One piece at the time of writing. Check the product page for current availability. Shop this saree at Sohum Sutras See the saree in motion Watch the YouTube Short A closer look The blouse worn in the photographs is a styling choice. Please contact us for details of the included blouse piece. For enquiries, WhatsApp Sohum Sutras at +91 98105 30027 . Search des...

Modal Silk Ajrakh Saree with Mushroo Silk Border

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The Modal silk Ajrakh saree brings together the traditional art of Ajrakh printing and the soft texture of Modal silk. The fabric has a smooth, flowing fall, giving the saree a comfortable feel while allowing the printed patterns to stand out clearly. Ajrakh is known for its detailed motifs and traditional printing techniques, often featuring geometric patterns, floral elements and repetitive designs. These patterns give the saree its distinct visual character, with each motif adding to the overall composition. The Modal silk base provides a soft finish and a gentle sheen. Its lightweight texture allows the saree to fall naturally, making the printed details visible without making the fabric appear too heavy. The saree is finished with a Mushroo silk border, which adds a contrasting element to the Ajrakh print. Mushroo silk is known for its characteristic surface and rich texture, bringing a different fabric detail to the overall design. The border creates a clear definition along the ...

Handloom Black Katan Silk Saree with Chevron Zari Border

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This handloom black Katan silk saree is woven with a cutwork technique that gives the fabric its distinctive texture and detailed finish. The rich black base creates a deep, even appearance, allowing the woven patterns and zari details to stand out. The saree features a chevron zari border, woven with a series of angled patterns that form a repeated zigzag design. The geometric arrangement adds definition to the border while maintaining a balanced look against the plain black base. The cutwork weave brings out the intricacy of the craftsmanship, with the patterns created through the interlacing of threads on the loom. The Katan silk adds a smooth texture and a natural sheen to the fabric, giving the saree a structured yet fluid fall. The contrast between the black silk and the zari work gives the saree a distinctive appearance. Its design brings together traditional handloom weaving and a geometric border pattern, keeping the overall look detailed without making it overly elaborate....

Single Piece Limited Edition Kota Doria Pichwai Digital Print Saree

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The Kota Doria saree is known for its distinctive lightweight texture and delicate square-check weave, which gives the fabric its characteristic appearance. This single-piece limited edition saree brings together the traditional Kota Doria fabric with the artistic detailing of Pichwai digital prints. The Pichwai-inspired prints feature traditional motifs drawn from the art and cultural heritage of Rajasthan. These designs often include elements associated with Lord Krishna, nature, floral patterns and decorative compositions, creating a rich visual arrangement across the saree. The digital printing technique allows the intricate details and colours of the Pichwai artwork to appear clearly on the fabric. The printed motifs add character to the saree while the Kota Doria base keeps its overall appearance light and delicate. The contrast between the detailed artwork and the subtle texture of Kota Doria creates an interesting combination of traditional art and textile craftsmanship. The li...

Tussar Silk Brocade Sonarupa Zari Saree

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 The Tussar silk brocade saree is woven in a soft and lightweight fabric that gives it a comfortable feel and a natural drape. Tussar silk is known for its distinctive texture and subtle sheen, which gives the saree a characteristic appearance. Its lightweight nature allows the fabric to fall gracefully without feeling heavy. The saree features Sonarupa zari brocade work, combining gold and silver zari in the weave. The interplay of the two zari tones creates a detailed woven surface, adding depth and definition to the fabric. The brocade work blends with the natural texture of Tussar silk, creating an interesting contrast between the silk base and the metallic patterns. The use of Sonarupa zari gives the saree a balanced appearance, with both gold and silver tones visible in the woven design. The brocade detailing adds texture and dimension without making the overall fabric feel too heavy. Each detail is part of the weave, giving the saree its distinctive textile character. Despit...

Kaduwa Meenakari Tissue Kora Silk Saree with Kadiyal Contrast Border

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This Kaduwa Meenakari saree is woven in Tissue Kora silk, giving the fabric a subtle sheen and a light, crisp texture. The combination of Kora silk and the traditional Kaduwa weaving technique creates a saree with a distinct Banarasi textile character. The body features Kaduwa Meena butas woven across the fabric. These motifs are created using the Meenakari technique, where coloured threads are incorporated into the weave to add detail and contrast to the traditional buta patterns. The Kaduwa weaving technique gives the motifs a slightly raised and defined appearance. Each buta stands out against the Tissue Kora silk base, adding texture and detail without making the overall design look too crowded. The saree is finished with a Kadiyal contrast border, which brings a clear colour distinction to the overall weave. The contrast between the body and border adds structure to the saree while maintaining the traditional look of the design. The combination of Tissue Kora silk, Kaduwa Meenakar...