A handwoven Katan silk Banarasi saree in a clear pink, drawn over with thread-by-thread Kadhua buttis falling evenly across the body. The motifs, anchal and border are all woven in zari — the Banarasi border frames the drape on every edge and the aanchal closes with an anchor motif. Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom.
Kadhua remains the most labour-honest Banarasi technique: every butti carries its own weft and the motif is built into the cloth, never sat on top of it. That patience is the reason a piece of this kind takes weeks on the loom — and the reason it reads, even from a distance, as a single coherent composition.
Styling Note
Drapes well in a Nivi style. Pair with kundan or polki jewellery and a tonal pink or ivory raw-silk blouse to keep the focus on the zari.
| Weave |
Kadhua |
| Motif |
Thread-by-thread Kadhua buttis |
| Zari |
Woven in zari across motifs, anchal and border |
| Border & Anchal |
Banarasi border with anchor-motif anchal |
| Colour |
A shade of pink |
| Material |
Lustrous Katan 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.
