Butter Yellow Pure Katan Silk Handloom Banarasi Thaan

A handwoven Banarasi Katan silk thaan in butter yellow, the running length carrying fine Kadhua butti motifs evenly across the cloth. The motifs, anchal and border are all woven in zari — the placement consistent metre by metre so the fabric can be cut and tailored without losing its rhythm. Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom.

A Kadhua thaan carries the same loom hours per square inch as a saree of the same weave — every butti woven on its own weft, the back of the cloth left clean. The luxury of a Banarasi by the metre is the discipline that survives even when the finished use is left to the tailor or the atelier.

Styling Note

Tailor as a fitted blouse, a kurta panel, a sherwani body or a panelled lehenga — the butter yellow pairs beautifully with ivory, antique gold and deep wine tones. Style the finished garment with antique gold or polki jewellery to keep the focus on the weave.

Caring for Your Handloom

A handloom fabric is not just worn — it is preserved, rested, and cared for over time.

After wearing, allow the fabric 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 fabric, 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 fabric stay beautiful for years.

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