To continue our mission to bust the myths and confusions prevailing about Banarasi Silk Sarees, read on.
How do I wash the Banarasi silk saree?
The knowledge of washing silk sarees is vital to preserving their shiny fabric health, thus ensuring their longevity. Before you start washing, it is essential to do a color test to ensure that the fabric isn’t running off color when soaked in the water. If it does, you need to take it to a good dry cleaner to get it cleaned. If not, then proceed as stated ahead. A good detergent solution, glycerine and lukewarm water are the next steps in washing off the dirt from the fabric. Run the saree under cold water to remove the soapy solution and gently pat dry it using cotton towels. It would help if you didn’t refrain from twisting the fabric the traditional way to rinse off excess water. This will cause the soft material to tear or stretch the delicate threads.
Removing the creases from the saree can be done by steam ironing or ironing at a low heat setting to avoid causing damage to the fabric.
Banarasi Silk Saree vs Kanchipuram Silk Saree?
Both sarees pay tribute to their origin towns. Kanchipuram originated from the temple town of Kanchi, Tamil Nadu. Banarasi sarees originated from the ancient city of Varanasi or Kashi. Apart from their names, their designs set them apart significantly. While Kanchipuram sarees are known for temple-inspired motifs of zari work, Banarasi sarees are renowned for their floral Mughal-inspired motifs of brocade work. Kanchipuram sarees are generally reserved for special occasions, given their heavy weight due to the thick quality of silk used. Banarasi sarees, which are lighter in weight, are preferred for extended events.
Why will Banarasi Silk Saree never be out of style?
Banarasi sarees have been meticulously crafted over centuries, with craftsmanship passed down from generation to generation, each perfecting the craft to its highest degree. With that ensured, very few fabrics and designs dare challenge Banarasi silks!
The saree’s heritage and versatility, which can be worn throughout various events and occasions, add to its charms.
What is the cost range of a Banarasi Silk Saree?
While the quality of silk used in the saree is critical to a Banarasi silk saree, other factors such as complexity and intricacy of the designs on the saree, the quality of threads, like gold or silver zari threads, bespoke detailing, etc., are primary factors, for determining the cost of a saree. A Banarasi silk saree takes a minimum of 15 days and up to 8 months to finish, depending on the designs and detailings on the saree. Furthermore, the vendor you select is another critical factor in the price. Thus, a saree could range from 10,000 to 8 lakhs.
What is the weight of a Banarasi Silk Saree?
Banarasi silk sarees are known for being lightweight and manageable to wear. The weight of a saree is dependent upon the nature or quality of the fabric used. Coarser silks tend to be heavy compared to processed silks. The intricacy and detailing of the design, use of gold or silver threads, and zari work add to the weight. Since pallus and borders are highlights, heavier works adorn the area, thus the weight.
As a result, Banarasi silk sarees generally weigh 400 to 700 gm, depending on the above factors and the length of the saree in question.
This was our 2nd of the 3 part series. We hope this article could bring some clarity on the Banarasi silk. Stay tuned.
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Author- Sakshi Singh.
