Sky-Blue Gyasar Brocade from Banaras with Woven Flowers
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. 23 Inches Wide
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Behind this piece
Gyasar brocade carries one of Banaras's most quietly distinguished lineages. Originally woven for Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and the courts of the Himalayan kingdoms, Gyasar is recognised by its dense, repeating florals and its almost architectural symmetry. The Kasim family of Banaras works within this tradition on handlooms, drawing each woven flower up through pure silk warps with a patience that no power-loom can replicate. The sky-blue ground here is not dyed arbitrarily; pale celestial blues have long held ceremonial significance in both Hindu and Tibetan textile vocabularies. Every centimetre is a considered act.
How to style
Stitch this into a kurta with a full silhouette and wear it to a winter wedding with an antique Kundan choker and ivory Kolhapuri heels. For a daytime literary or cultural event, a simple straight-cut suit with this fabric at the dupatta, anchored by silver oxidised earrings, works beautifully. Alternatively, commission an unlined jacket over a plain ivory chanderi kurta, the brocade's florals speaking loudly enough without embellishment. The sky-blue reads equally well under warm indoor candlelight and cool winter afternoon sun, making it genuinely versatile across formal and semi-formal registers.
Fabric & care
Pure silk brocade must never meet a washing machine. Hand-wash gently in cool water with a pH-neutral silk detergent, or opt for professional dry-cleaning for this weight of fabric. Do not wring; press the water out softly between two clean towels. Dry flat, away from direct sunlight, which yellows silk over time. Iron only on the reverse side at a low silk setting, with a thin cotton muslin cloth between the iron and the fabric. Store loosely rolled in unbleached muslin, never in plastic, to allow the silk to breathe across years.
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