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Silk Brocade
Banarasi Brocade
Only the few civilizations can boast the culture and heritage as rich and diverse as the Indian subcontinent. And that is very much depicted from the Indian Kalaa. For thousand of centuries, the weavers have created fantasies with their skilled hands. And Banarasi work is the finest example of it.
Banarasi brocade speaks of the age old culture and the history of Indian textiles richest traditions. From princesses of the mightiest Indian kingdoms to popular Hollywood glitterati's – Banarasi brocade has enjoyed admiration from all. Weather the craftsmen use the traditional dyes or the more popular aminobenzine one, they only uses the most punctilious treated silk.
Legends has it that when Lord Buddha attained nirvana, his body was wrapped in Banarasi brocade. The Banarasi brocade flourished much under the Mughal period during the 14th century. Earlier the women used to weave cotton sari's but soon they switched on to the silk saris as they were becoming much popular and were sold at high prices in the market.
Banaras is the center of silk weaving in India since time immemorial. The work is highly practiced in this region by the large number of communities. If you ever plan to travel to Banaras, do not forget to witness the brocade weavers working on the jaala loom, that is an experience in itself.
Exclusive variety of Banarasi saris that are available in the market are Jangla, Tanchoi, Vaskat, Cutwork, Tishu, and Butidar that are made up of silk weft and brocaded with extra weft patterns in different layouts introducing buties, bells, creepers, buttas in ground and border for that exclusive glamorous appearance.
Weddings are solemnized with brocade draped around the body of the bride. Playing such a important and major role in the revered moments of our life, Banarasi brocade are truly the legends.
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Iran-Zarbaft; Golden Brocade-11-07-2010