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Varanasi Handloom Traditions

Varanasi or Banaras is famous worldwide for a spectacular collection of silk saris. In fact, it is considered as one of the prominent centers for silk weaving and trade in India. The saris, here, are made up of finely woven silk and are decorated with intricate designs that give it a heavy look. Usually, one can see gold and silver brocade work on these saris with lavish making them look ethnic. The best thing about these saris is that they are the example of finest quality silk material. Such kind of sarees are quite appreciated and considered apt for a variety of functions, especially weddings.

                 

It is the refinery of weaving silk into beautiful attire that has made Banaras quite famous among fashion followers. The popularity is such that, even the fashion designers have created a style statement with their unique designs of Banarasi sarees in Bollywood. By maintaining the traditional touch of these sarees, various fashion designers have experimented with the trends.