A handwoven Banarasi Katan silk saree in warm brown, scattered with Kadhua butterfly motifs that lift across the body like a slow flutter of wings. The motifs, anchal and border are all woven in zari — an intricate Banarasi border frames the drape on every edge, with the butterflies carried into the pallu in the same rhythm. Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom.
A butterfly placed in Kadhua is woven thread by thread — wing, body and antennae all built into the cloth as the loom advances. The weaver carries dozens of small shuttles for the colour shifts, switching between them as each butti is set. That slow, hand-paced precision is why a Kadhua piece reads as one continuous textile rather than decoration laid on top.
The drape carries a second weave: Ektara. Where Kadhua gives the piece its precision, Ektara gives it its hand — softer, flowier, with a deeper gloss and an easier hand to drape.
Styling Note
Drape Nivi-style with the pallu pleated narrow so the butterfly scatter reads in flight. Pair with antique-gold or polki and a tonal brown, ivory or contrast bottle-green raw silk blouse.
| Weave |
Kadhua & Ektara |
| Motif |
Kadhua butterfly scatter across the body |
| Zari |
Gold zari butterfly motif and border |
| Border & Anchal |
Intricate Banarasi border with butterfly-motif aanchal |
| Colour |
Warm Brown |
| Material |
Pure Lustrous Katan Silk |
| Measurement |
5.5 m saree with 1 m unstitched 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.
