A handwoven cotton-silk Banarasi saree in peachy pink, carrying thread-by-thread Kadhua buttis worked in Sona Rupa — gold and silver zari side by side. The motifs, anchal and border are all woven in zari, the Sona Rupa shifting tone across the body. Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom.
Sona Rupa is the Banarasi practice of weaving gold and silver zari into the same motif so the piece carries two metals at once. Done thread by thread in Kadhua, it doubles the loom hours: each butti is built with two zaris, placed in turn, and the entire composition only reads correctly when both colours sit cleanly together.
Styling Note
Drapes beautifully in a Nivi style. Pair with antique-gold or silver jewellery and an ivory or champagne raw-silk blouse to keep the bi-metal zari forward.
| Weave |
Kadhua (Sona Rupa) |
| Motif |
Sona Rupa Kadhua buttis in gold and silver zari |
| Zari |
Woven in gold and silver zari across motifs, anchal and border |
| Border & Anchal |
Banarasi border with anchor-motif anchal |
| Colour |
A shade of peachy pink |
| Material |
Cotton silk |
| Measurement |
5.5 metres with 1 metre blouse piece |
| Origin |
Varanasi, India |
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.
