Kiran Sawhney

The pure Ektara Katan silk saree is woven using fine Katan silk threads, known for their smooth texture, strength and natural sheen. The fabric has a rich silk appearance with a slightly structured feel, giving the saree a graceful fall. Its traditional weave reflects the detailed workmanship associated with Banarasi silk textiles. Ektara weaving is known for its distinctive patterning, where the design is created using carefully arranged threads on the loom. The weaving technique gives the fabric its characteristic texture and allows the motifs to become an integral part of the saree. Each detail reflects the skill and precision of the weaver. The Katan silk base provides a smooth surface that brings out the woven patterns beautifully. Depending on the design, the saree can feature intricate motifs, traditional patterns or detailed borders that add character to the overall weave. The natural sheen of pure silk further highlights the textile's detailing. Katan silk is appreciated f...

The Ektara Katan silk saree is an artistic representation of traditional silk weaving, featuring a fine Katan silk base with intricate woven detailing. Katan silk is known for its smooth texture, closely woven threads and natural sheen, giving the saree a rich surface and a structured yet graceful fall. The saree features an artistic Shikargah border, a traditional design inspired by hunting scenes and nature. Shikargah motifs often include elements such as animals, birds, trees and other natural forms, woven together to create detailed compositions. These patterns reflect the storytelling tradition found in Indian textiles. The Shikargah border adds character to the saree through its intricate figures and carefully arranged motifs. Each element contributes to the overall design, making the border an important part of the saree's visual composition. The detailed weaving also highlights the craftsmanship involved in creating such traditional patterns. The smooth Katan silk fabric pr...

The Ektara Katan silk saree brings together the traditional craftsmanship of Katan silk weaving and the intricate detailing of Jamdani work. Woven using fine Katan silk, the saree has a smooth texture and a natural sheen that gives the fabric a rich appearance. Its structured weave also adds body to the saree while allowing it to fall gracefully. The Jamdani patterns are created directly on the loom using the extra-weft weaving technique. Each motif is carefully incorporated into the fabric, reflecting the skill and patience involved in traditional handloom weaving. The use of real zari adds a subtle metallic shine to the woven designs, highlighting their intricate details. An interesting feature of this saree is the Meenakari work, which introduces coloured details within the zari motifs. The combination of metallic threads and colourful accents creates depth in the patterns and adds another layer of detailing to the traditional Jamdani weave. The Katan silk base provides a beautiful ...

The real zari Jamdani Kora silk saree brings together the traditional Jamdani weaving technique and the natural texture of Kora silk. Kora silk is known for its slightly crisp texture and subtle sheen, giving the saree a structured appearance while retaining the characteristic feel of handwoven silk. The saree features intricate Jamdani motifs woven directly into the fabric using the extra-weft technique. Each motif is carefully created by introducing additional threads during the weaving process, resulting in detailed patterns that become an integral part of the saree rather than being printed or embroidered onto it. The use of real zari adds a beautiful metallic detail to the weave. Its gentle shine highlights the Jamdani patterns and creates a noticeable contrast against the Kora silk base. The zari work also reflects the traditional craftsmanship associated with handloom sarees. Kora silk provides a slightly textured surface that allows the woven motifs to remain distinct and visib...

The biscuit colour real zari Jamdani saree features a soft, warm base that gives the fabric a subtle and understated appearance. The neutral shade creates a beautiful background for the traditional Jamdani weaving, allowing the zari work to stand out without making the overall look too heavy. The saree is woven using the Jamdani technique, known for its intricate motifs created directly on the loom. Each motif is carefully incorporated into the fabric, giving the weave its distinctive texture and detailed appearance. The use of real zari adds a gentle metallic sheen to the saree. The combination of the biscuit-coloured base and real zari creates a balanced contrast. The golden details bring depth to the fabric while maintaining the simplicity of the base colour. The woven patterns add visual interest and reflect the detailed workmanship associated with traditional Jamdani textiles. Jamdani weaving involves considerable skill and patience, as the motifs are created individually during t...

The red Banarasi pure Katan silk saree features the richness of traditional silk weaving and the detailed craftsmanship of the Kaduwa technique. The deep red colour gives the saree a classic traditional appearance, while the pure Katan silk adds a smooth texture and natural sheen. The combination reflects the long-standing weaving traditions of Banaras, where silk sarees are known for their intricate patterns and detailed designs. Katan silk is made from pure silk yarns that are twisted together to create a strong, smooth and lustrous fabric. It provides a rich base for the saree, allowing woven motifs and zari work to stand out clearly. The fabric has a structured feel while retaining the natural softness associated with silk, making it a distinctive part of traditional Banarasi textiles. The Kaduwa weave is a traditional Banarasi weaving technique used to create intricate motifs with extra weft threads. Each motif is woven separately into the fabric rather than being carried continuo...

This Patola saree features a combination of traditional Patola patterns and a broad Paithani border and pallu. The saree brings together two well-known Indian textile traditions, each recognised for its distinctive designs and weaving techniques. The Patola body and the Paithani-inspired details create a look that reflects the richness of traditional Indian textiles. Patola sarees are known for their intricate geometric and colourful patterns, traditionally created using the double ikat weaving technique. The designs are carefully planned through the dyeing of the warp and weft threads before weaving, resulting in patterns that are an important part of Patola's identity. These details give the saree its characteristic appearance and visual depth. The broad Paithani border adds a different dimension to the saree. Paithani textiles are traditionally associated with rich silk, decorative borders and intricate pallu designs, often featuring motifs inspired by peacocks, flowers and othe...