Dazzling-Blue Brocade Fabric from Banaras with Woven Roses and Zari Weave by Hand
Dry clean only. Store folded in a soft muslin pouch away from direct sunlight to keep the sheen alive.
Description
Pure Silk Handloom Brocade<br> Weaver Kasim Family of Banaras. Width - 24 inch
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Behind this piece
Banaras has been weaving brocade for over a thousand years, its looms producing cloth that once dressed royalty and lined the walls of durbars. This fabric comes from the Kasim family of Banaras, inheritors of a tradition rooted in the Mughal-era technique of kinkhab and jamawar. The roses here are not printed but woven, each petal formed through the careful interlacing of zari with pure silk on a handloom. The dazzling blue ground catches light differently at every hour, a quality only genuine silk brocade from these looms can hold.
How to style
Cut this fabric into a structured anarkali and pair it with antique polki earrings and heeled juttis in ivory for a wedding sangeet. Alternatively, stitch it as a lehenga panel bordered with raw silk in ivory or champagne, worn with a tissue dupatta. For a contemporary reading, a wide-leg palazzo cut in this brocade, paired with a plain georgette blouse and oxidised silver cuffs, carries the craft gracefully into modern occasions such as festive dinners or art-world gatherings where heritage dressing is understood and appreciated.
Fabric & care
Pure silk brocade, especially with zari, requires careful handling. Dry-clean only; water and friction will weaken the metallic threads and cause the silk to lose its sheen. Store the fabric rolled, never folded sharply, to prevent permanent crease lines along the zari. Keep it wrapped in a soft cotton muslin cloth, away from direct light and moisture. Do not hang the finished garment for extended periods as silk stretches under its own weight. With respectful care, this cloth will remain luminous for decades, even generations.
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