A pale champagne-gold Banarsi silk saree carrying a leaf-shaped meenakari boota, each motif drawn in fine zari hatching and lit inside with coral, magenta and pistachio meena. The motifs, anchal and border are all woven in zari — the border opens into a flowering jaal band with a scalloped upper edge, and the drape is finished along its length with a soft pistachio-green selvedge. Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom.
Kadhua is the slowest and most exacting way to place a motif in Banaras. Each boota is woven as its own small, self-contained event — the weaver stops, works that motif alone, cuts the thread, and moves on, rather than carrying a float across the back of the cloth. Nothing is stitched in afterwards; the boota is structurally part of the silk. About 34 days on the loom, and the meena colours inside each motif are what push it toward the upper end of that count.
Styling Note
A Nivi drape lets the boota rows fall in clean vertical repeats down the pleats, and the green selvedge reads as a quiet line along the edge. Polki or uncut-diamond pieces echo the pale gold; kundan in a warm setting works equally well. For the blouse, a pistachio or moss-green silk picks up the selvedge, while a deep maroon raw silk gives the champagne body more contrast.
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.
