A handwoven Banarasi Katan silk saree in plum, the field carrying Kairy paisley motifs in the Kuniya placement — small kairys arranged in a quiet, even diagonal across the drape. The motifs, anchal and border are all woven in zari, the border closing the edge and the anchal carrying the same kairy vocabulary forward. Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom.
The Kuniya layout is a Banarasi discipline of its own — the kairys are not placed at random; their angle and spacing are dictated by the loom card and held thread by thread. A composition like this asks for hours of patience for placement alone, before a single motif is woven. That precision is what makes Banarasi a textile that holds its character year after year.
Styling Note
Drape in a Nivi style for a vertical fall that lets the kairys read down the body, or in a Gujarati drape to bring the anchal forward. Pair with antique-gold or polki — temple jhumkas with a slim haar, or a chand-bali. A tonal plum or contrasting bottle-green raw-silk blouse both work.
| Weave |
Tanchoi with Kadhua and Kairy in Kuniya placement |
| Motif |
Kairy (paisley) motifs in a quiet diagonal Kuniya layout |
| Zari |
Woven in zari throughout |
| Border & Anchal |
Banarasi border framing the drape; anchal carries the kairy vocabulary forward |
| Colour |
A considered shade of plum with green |
| Material |
Katan 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.
