A handwoven Banarasi silk saree in grey with yellow accents, drawn over with Kadhua butti across the body. The motifs, anchal and border are all woven in zari, with an intricate Banarasi border framing the drape and an anchor motif closing the anchal. Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom.
A Kadhua saree is built motif by motif, weft by weft — there is no float thread carried behind the cloth. The pattern reads with the quiet of something that was woven, not added, and the contrast of grey with yellow zari makes every motif sit forward on the field.
The drape carries a second weave: Ektara. Where Kadhua gives the piece its precision, Ektara gives it its hand — softer, flowier, with a deeper gloss and an easier hand to drape.
Styling Note
Drape Nivi for a clean front. Pair with antique-gold or polki — grey gives the metal room to glow. A mustard, gold or charcoal raw silk blouse plays with the two-tone palette.
| Weave |
Kadhua & Ektara |
| Motif |
Kadhua butti across a grey field with yellow accents |
| Zari |
Zari motifs woven into the body, anchal and border |
| Border & Anchal |
Banarasi border with an anchor-motif anchal |
| Colour |
A shade of grey with yellow accents |
| Material |
Pure 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.
