A handwoven pure Katan silk Banarasi saree in rose pink, with peacock motifs drawn over the body thread by thread and an intricate Banarasi border framing the drape. The motifs, anchal and border are all woven in zari, the peacocks rendered cleanly in gold against the rose ground. Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom.
Kadhua is among the most painstaking Banarasi techniques: each peacock motif carries its own weft, set into the ground thread by thread with nothing embroidered after. The patience of that placement is what gives a Kadhua piece its weight and its quiet luxury.
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
A Nivi drape suits the Ektara softness; the pleats fall with particular flow. Style with chand bali or jhumkis in antique gold against the rose ground. A tonal rose silk blouse, or a contrast ivory raw-silk blouse, keeps the peacock motifs leading the eye.
| Weave |
Kadhua and Ektara |
| Motif |
Peacock motifs in Kadhua across the body |
| Zari |
Zari motifs across the body, anchal and border |
| Border & Anchal |
Intricate Banarasi border framing the drape; anchal woven in keeping with the body |
| Colour |
Rose Pink |
| Material |
Katan Silk |
| Measurement |
5.5 metres saree with 0.8 metre 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.
