A handwoven Banarasi Katan silk saree in coffee brown, the field carrying peacock motifs drawn thread by thread across the drape — each bird settled into the cloth with patient detail. The motifs, anchal and border are all woven in zari, the peacock vocabulary holding across the body and into the anchal, with a steady Banarasi border along the edge. Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom.
A peacock built thread by thread is one of the loom's harder asks — every feather, every curve has its own weft. There is no embroidery laid on top, no float running behind. The bird is part of the cloth. That patient build is what gives a Banarasi its quiet authority and its long, considered life as a textile.
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 in a Nivi style to let the peacocks read down the body, or in a Gujarati drape to bring the pallu forward across the front. Pair with antique-gold or temple jewellery — jhumkas with a slim haar, or a chand-bali. A tonal brown or contrasting ivory raw-silk blouse both finish the drape.
| Weave |
Kadhua & Ektara |
| Motif |
Peacock motifs woven thread by thread in zari |
| Zari |
Woven in zari throughout |
| Border & Anchal |
Steady Banarasi border framing the drape; anchal carries the peacock vocabulary forward |
| Colour |
A deep, settled shade of coffee brown |
| Material |
Lustrous 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.
