Question 1

What are banarasi sarees?

Accepted Answer

Banarasi sarees or benaresi sarees are the fine silk sarees woven by master weavers of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. The traditional silk sarees originated in the age-old pilgrim city of Banaras(Now known as Varanasi). The beautiful handwork done on these silk sarees are always a visual treat. Banarasi sarees are very popular among Indian women. The sarees are widely used in auspicious ceremonies.

Question 2

Is banarasi silk saree light weight?

Accepted Answer

Normal banarasi silk saree with heavy work weighs from 600 to 1000 grams. So it can be considered as heavy. But nowadays blending other fabrics to banarasi sarees are giving way to light weight banarasi sarees. Opt for light work on sarees to reduce its weight.

Question 3

How to identify banarasi silk saree?

Accepted Answer

Check for a patch of plain silk on the pallu of the saree. All banarasi silk sarees will have the patch if they are genuine. Also look for floral motifs like kalga and bel on the zari work.

Question 4

How to wash banarasi silk saree at home?

Accepted Answer

It is always recommended to do a patch test before washing a banarasi silk saree at home:-  Use cold water to wash your banarasi silk saree.  Add mild detergent or shampoo to the water  Soak the saree for 5 minutes  After soaking gently rinse the saree  Never brush or rub your saree, even doing gently could make the threads of the saree spring out  Never wring your banarasi silk saree  Dry them under shade.  Saree covers or muslin bags are recommended to store your precious saree.

Question 5

Where to get best banarasi sarees online?

Accepted Answer

Banarasi sarees are available in most of the offline and online shops throughout India. To get best quality banarasi sarees for wedding at affordable rates, feel free to check the scintillating collection of  latest banarasi sarees online on Kolour. A fine array of designer banarasi silk sarees are available at Kolour's banarasi saree collection. Check out the beautiful benarasi silks online at kolour.