Banarasi Sarees- The Way to Make the Right Pick

Women all over India, especially in north India, are head over heels for the love and beauty of Banarasi sarees. These sarees originated hundreds of years back in the 14th century. All women are enamored by the beauty of these sarees. In fact, did you know that it is customary for a bride in Bengali to wear a crimson silk Banarasi saree in her own wedding? Yes, such is the love, tradition and reverence for Banarasi sarees in India. Even though a Bengali might have restrictions in terms of color and fabric, but you don't. So, are you choosing your banarasi right?

 
If you too hold the notion that a banarasi saree is available only in silk, they you are wrong like many other Indian women. In this article we shall talk about how to choose the right banarasi and what options you have available to you when Banarasi is concerned.

Fabrics of Banarasi Saree

· Silk- This fabric was traditionally used in the Banarasi sarees and it still continues to be the favorite of women all over India and outside of it as well. Silk has a subtle yes glamorous shine that renders a woman with supreme beauty. If you still do not own a silk banarasi saree, then it is about time that you should get one. However, silk banarasi tend to cost a bit more than its other varieties, which has led to the emergence of banarasi sarees being available in different fabrics.

 

· Banarasi Georgette Sarees- Georgette is a fabric that is made from silk strands However, owing to the type of strands and their making process, georgette tends to cost lesser than a silk banarasi. This type of banarasi saree are very popular too. They don’t have the ‘gaudy-factor’ of the silk type but are well embellished and looks great.

 

· Faux Georgette Banarasi- Faux georgette is a synthetic fabric that mimics the properties of the original georgette. These sarees are very reasonable and can be your perfect option to pick for a wedding or reception.

 

· Katan Banarasi Sarees- If you have a love for handlooms and all things that have a personal touch, then the katan banarasi sarees are for you. These sarees have a textured look and are very sober in appearance. If you can the class-factor to work at its peak, choose the katan banarasi sarees.

 

· Chiffon Banarasi Sarees- These sarees are a perfect blend of the sensuous factor and the traditionalism. You would look sensuously traditional wearing a chiffon banarasi saree. However, you must know that chiffon is a delicate fabric and so, you must not go for heavy zari work in this fabric, as it won’t be durable.

· Tissue Banarasi Sarees- Tissue is another delicate that has the ability of reflecting light. When a girl can carry right, a tissue banarasi saree perhaps looks better than the silk ones. I know it can be a daring statement to make, but the sheen and luminescence that tissue have is somewhat lacking in any other fabric.

 

The Popular Colors of Banarasi sarees

If you think these days banarasi sarees are limited to the crimson palette, then it's time to break the myth. You might have seen girls in blue and green banarasi, but did you know that in 2019, banarasi is being available in pastel colors as well? Yes, you can choose your pick from the uncommon range of colors. Peach, Magenta, Aqua, sea-green, mint, and various more. Banarasi is indeed a saree that is generally embellished with heavy work, but you can choose a subtle color and choose to look the way you want draped in Banarasi!