A green Banarasi saree in pure Katan silk, drawn over with Kadhua meenakari — buttis in coloured silk worked alongside the zari. The motifs, anchal and border are all woven in zari, with an anchor motif closing the anchal. Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom.
Kadhua earns its rarity through refusal: a refusal to embroider, a refusal to shortcut, a refusal to hide one pattern behind floats of another. With meena added in, every butti is built twice — once in coloured silk, once in zari — and the loom hours behind a single yard double accordingly.
Styling Note
Drape Nivi to display the meena against the green field. Pair with polki or antique-gold — emerald greens take warm metal beautifully. A bottle-green, gold or ivory raw silk blouse holds the tone.
| Weave |
Kadhua, Meenadar |
| Motif |
Meenakari buttis in coloured silk and zari |
| Zari |
Zari motifs alongside meena, with zari anchal |
| Border & Anchal |
Banarasi border with a meenadar anchor-motif anchal |
| Colour |
A shade of green |
| Material |
Katan silk |
| Measurement |
5.5 m saree with 0.8 m 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.
