Situated on banks of river Ganges, Varanasi popularly known as "Banaras" is known to many as sacred place for pilgrims. Apart from its holy importance, Banaras is also known for its food, culture and especially the famous "Banarsi silk". As a matter of fact, Silk weaving industry of Banaras has a lion's share in earning foreign exchange for India.
The technique and intricate weaving of silk was brought to India by Mughals. Thus it's from the mughal era, that Banarsi Silk was processed through handloom technique in order to weave banarasi saris or Banarasi Salwar Kameez. In early era, ladies from royal families used to get saris or salwar kameez custom tailored with resham embroidery or zari work on them.
Back then wearing of Banarasi silk was considered to be the prestige symbol in society. Some historians also believe that the classic patterns and styles woven from Banarasi silk have also origin from intermingling of Persian motif culture with Indian culture. Thus it won't be wrong to say the Banarasi silk has being a by product of two contemporary cultures.
Although Banarasi saris are popular, in present era the demand for Banarasi Dress Material as well as Banarasi Salwar Kameez is increasing significantly. Available in plethora of designs, the prominent design which is trending is floral design inspired from ancient royal Mughals likewise even the Persian designs with the element of modernism reflected in them are preferred by many. The most commonly used fabrics for
Banarasi Salwar Kameez include Cotton, Tushar Silk, Cotton Silk, Dupion Silk, Net, Shimmer, Georgette, Kora Silk, Cotton Silk, Super Net and many more.
The elegant craftsmanship gives you a wide choice for the work you want on your Banarasi Salwar Kameez. Embroidery, Zari work, Block designs, Trendy prints, Zardosi work, Patch work border, Resham Border work or Mirror work and the list for exclusive banarasi design work goes on. You can always buy Banarasi Dress Material and get it custom tailored according to your physique.
Although the name Banarasi Salwar Kameez might sound old fashioned but these Salwar Kameez are not to be underestimated. The charm and aura of Banarasi Silk is sure to enchant you and accentuate your features. Besides Banarasi Salwar Kameez have blended their way to suit modern dressing styles to an extent whereby even designer Banarasi Salwar Kameez are now available.
However it's true over the machine produced and western clothes dominated market; Banarasi silk had lost its identity. Nonetheless the efforts taken by designers like Ritu Kumar to revive the love of young India for this royal and rich Banarasi Salwar Kameez is bound to bring Banarasi silk back to limelight.
Besides why not! When foreign countries can preserve their culture, why can't we preserve and be proud of this ancient legacy of rich ethnic Banarasi Silk! So ladies let's take a step to revive Banarasi Silk. Let's go Banarasi style!
Nice collection. Banarasi Salwar Suits is always a preferable choice of Indian women.
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