A handwoven Banarasi kora silk saree in soft grey, drawn over with colourful Kadhua floral motifs across the body. The motifs, anchal and border are all woven in zari — a subtle zari border closes the body, finishing in an aanchal that completes the saree in the same restrained register. Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom.
The colour shift in Kadhua across a single piece is what makes Banarasi feel painterly — each floral motif is built thread by thread, each in its own colour family, with the precision the tradition demands. Kora silk underneath gives the textile its airy, sheer hand. The luxury is in the choreography: many colours, one continuous loom session, never an applique.
Styling Note
Drapes beautifully Nivi-style with the pallu pleated narrow so the colour-shift work reads clean. Pair with antique gold or polki, and a tonal contrast blouse — a deep emerald, plum, or contrast pink to lift the grey.
| Weave |
Kadhua |
| Motif |
Colourful Kadhua florals |
| Zari |
Subtle gold zari with coloured silk |
| Border & Anchal |
Subtle zari border and aanchal |
| Colour |
Soft Grey |
| Material |
Delicate Banarasi Kora Silk |
| Measurement |
5.5 m saree with 1 m unstitched 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.
