A handwoven Tissue-by-silk Banarasi saree in a soft lilac ground, carrying guldasta motifs worked thread by thread in Kadhua. The motifs, anchal and border are all woven in zari, each bouquet built into the weave with its own weft. Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom.
Tissue weaves carry an extra layer of zari through the ground — the drape gleams softly even where there is no motif. Add a Kadhua guldasta and the loom hours stack: every bouquet is hand-placed, weft by weft, and the result is a piece that reads as luminous from across a room.
Styling Note
Drapes beautifully in a Nivi style. Pair with polki or kundan jewellery and an ivory or champagne raw-silk blouse to keep the lilac and zari in conversation.
| Weave |
Kadhua |
| Motif |
Guldasta (bouquet) motifs woven thread by thread |
| Zari |
Woven in zari across motifs, anchal and border, with tissue zari through the ground |
| Border & Anchal |
Banarasi border with anchor-motif anchal |
| Colour |
A shade of lilac |
| Material |
Tissue-by-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.
