A black Banarasi saree in pure Katan silk, with Tanchoi meenakari motifs in coloured silk and zari worked across the satin ground. The motifs, anchal and border are all woven in zari — the meena lights the buttis from inside the weave against the deep black field. Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom.
Tanchoi gives the drape its dense satin ground; Meenadar enamels the motifs in coloured silk alongside the zari. Together they sit among the most jewel-like compositions a Banarasi loom can produce, and the loom hours behind a single yard make their luxury impossible to fake.
Styling Note
Drape Nivi for the cleanest read of the meena against the black, or Bengali for a softer pallu. Pair with polki, kundan or temple jewellery — black anchors all of them. A wine, emerald or deep-rose raw silk blouse plays with the meena palette.
| Weave |
Tanchoi, Meenadar |
| Motif |
Meenakari buttis in coloured silk and zari |
| Zari |
Zari motifs alongside meena, with zari anchal and border |
| Border & Anchal |
Tanchoi border with a meenadar zari anchal |
| Colour |
A shade of black |
| Material |
Katan silk |
| Measurement |
5.5 m saree with 0.8 m blouse piece |
| Origin |
Handwoven in Varanasi |
Caring for Your Handloom
A handloom saree is not just worn — it is preserved, rested, and cared for over time.
After wearing, allow the saree to settle gently. Dry clean only, so the weave, colour, and zari remain protected. When storing, wrap it in a soft muslin cloth and keep it in a dry place. Zari is delicate and responds to changes in weather; the muslin helps the textile breathe while keeping the weave stable.
Avoid spraying perfume directly onto the saree, as fragrance and alcohol can affect the fabric and zari. Every few months, open it out and let it air naturally for a while — a small ritual that allows the weave to breathe and helps the saree stay beautiful for years.
For any specific care requirements, please contact us on +91 73032 57788.
Every Stuti Weaves saree is woven to a standard width of 44–46 inches.
