A handwoven Banarasi pure silk saree in ivory, the field carrying a Shikargah composition — scenes of figures, animals and scrolling vines drawn over the body in continuous Jangla layout, woven thread by thread across the drape. The motifs, anchal and border are all woven in zari, the shikargah carrying its narrative across the body and into the anchal, with a steady Banarasi border along the edge. Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom.
Shikargah is the most narrative of Banarasi compositions — the loom card must hold figures and animals and the foliage that surrounds them, and each element is built into the cloth thread by thread. A shikargah is woven slowly, deliberately, and is one of the most demanding things a Banarasi weaver can take on. The detail you see is what hours of patience look like, set into silk.
Styling Note
Drape in a classic Nivi style to let the shikargah read down the body, or in a Bengali drape to bring the anchal forward over both shoulders so the scene reads clearly across the front. Pair with antique-gold or polki — temple jhumkas with a slim choker, a polki haar, or a chand-bali. A tonal ivory or contrasting maroon raw-silk blouse both work.
| Weave |
Kadhua with Jangla and Shikargah |
| Motif |
Shikargah — figures, animals and scrolling vines in continuous Jangla layout |
| Zari |
Woven in zari throughout |
| Border & Anchal |
Steady Banarasi border framing the drape; anchal carries the shikargah narrative forward with an anchor motif |
| Colour |
A beautiful shade of ivory |
| Material |
Lustrous pure silk |
| Measurement |
5.5 metres saree with 1 metre blouse piece |
| Origin |
Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom |
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.
