Red Tanchoi Pure Silk Handloom Banarsi Fabric Thaan
A handwoven Banarasi fabric thaan in red — densely packed tanchoi motifs across the body, drawn over a smooth, weight-bearing field of katan silk. The motifs, anchal and border are all woven in zari. Handwoven in Varanasi on a traditional pit loom.
Tanchoi is the satin-weave Banarasi tradition — pattern carried entirely by warp and weft, with no extra weft floats. The back of a true Tanchoi reads almost as cleanly as the front, and the dense motif packing is what gives the cloth its weighted, jewel-like fall.
Styling Note
This thaan is best read as a piece of cloth in waiting — tailored as a blouse, kurta or sherwani panel. Pair the finished garment with gold or kundan jewellery, and consider the matching red yardage with gold or ivory piping as the lining or contrast to let the weave lead.
| Weave | Tanchoi |
| Motif | Densely packed Tanchoi motifs across the body |
| Zari | Woven through the body — pattern, anchal and border all carried in zari |
| Border & Anchal | Continuous all-over field with no separate border |
| Colour | Red |
| Material | Katan Silk |
| Measurement | 1 m (add more quantity to cart for additional metres) |
| Origin | Handwoven in Varanasi |
Caring for Your Handloom
A handloom fabric is not just worn — it is preserved, rested, and cared for over time.
After wearing, allow the fabric 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 fabric, 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 fabric stay beautiful for years.
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