Pink Cotton Handloom Banarasi Suit Set
A handwoven cotton Banarasi suit set in pink, with thread-by-thread Kadhua motifs across both the kurta and the dupatta. The motifs, anchal and border are all woven in zari — gold sits with particular clarity on a cotton ground. Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom.
Cotton Banarasi finds its own register — softer than silk on the body, but no less exacting at the loom. Every Kadhua butti is still placed thread by thread, the weave time uncompressible, the rhythm of the loom unchanged. The cotton ground simply changes how the textile breathes.
Styling Note
Tailor the kurta straight, anarkali or panelled — the cotton ground holds form under stitching. Pair with churidars or palazzo. Style with antique-gold jhumkis or kundan studs; the pink ground holds both well. The dupatta is wide enough to drape across both shoulders or pleat over one.
| Weave | Kadhua |
| Motif | Thread-by-thread Kadhua motifs across the kurta and dupatta |
| Zari | Zari motifs across the body, anchal and border |
| Border & Anchal | Banarasi border framing the dupatta |
| Colour | Pink |
| Material | Cotton |
| Measurement | 2.5 metres kurta, 2.5 metres dupatta |
| Origin | Handwoven in Varanasi |
Caring for Your Handloom
A handloom suit set is not just worn — it is preserved, rested, and cared for over time.
After wearing, allow the suit set 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 suit set, 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 suit set stay beautiful for years.
For any specific care requirements, please contact us on +91 73032 57788.
