Varanasi Handloom
Midnight Aubergine Katan Silk Saree with Ornate Silver Zari Jaal Pallu and Temple Border
₹17,999
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This regal ensemble is hand-woven on a base of Grade-A Pure Katan Silk, offering a substantial, structured silhouette and a flawless fall. The plain aubergine body is framed by an ornate silver zari border featuring a sharp 'Temple' sawtooth edge that points inward, creating a striking geometric transition. The highlight is the exceptionally dense silver zari pallu, which showcases an intricate, interlocking vine and floral jaal, providing a majestic weight and a luminous finish. The look is completed by a surprise teal blue contrast at the end, adding a modern, sophisticated edge to this traditional heritage piece.
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The Weaver's Story
Inspired by the velvet sky of a Banaras midnight, this Midnight Aubergine Katan Silk is a drape of profound depth and quiet majesty. The deep purple body remains unadorned, allowing the natural organic luster of the high-twist silk to take center stage, while the heavy silver pallu acts as a shimmering bridge to the first light of dawn. With vows to sustainable fashion, this pure silk handloom product from Varanasi is a masterpiece involving 520 hours of brilliance & sheer endeavor of our creative artisans. We proudly pledge to cease child labor, ensuring that every silver vine in this intricate jaal is a symbol of ethical craft and the dignity of the master weaver.
Technical Specifications
zariPremium Tested Silver Zari; durable metallic wire with a flexible silk core, designed for a non-tarnishing, brilliant finish over time.
weaveHandloom Kadhwa Pallu with Temple Border.
borderIntricate Silver Zari Border; featuring a traditional 'Temple' sawtooth motif and a heavy-work vine jaal pallu.
fabricPure 2-ply Katan Silk; high-density mulberry silk warp sourced from local Varanasi filatures for a rich, resilient drape and natural sheen.
originHandmade in a traditional local weaver's karkhana (workshop), Varanasi, India.
weight890 grams; signifying the purity of the high-twist silk and the density of the hand-woven silver zari pallu.
techniqueThis Splendid Masterpiece is made of the finest KADHUA technique. KADHUA WEAVE is the most laborious, ponderous Artistic tradition of Banaras, involving over 520 hours of manual brilliance & sheer endeavor.
SKU Referencesr029