Banarasi Sarees

Name of State : Uttar Pradesh
Certificate Date : 04.09.2009

Origin - The Banaras Brocades and sarees which are known all over the world for their gold patterns, known as Kimkwab. Banaras is one of the rich weaving craft centres of India, famous for Brocade Saris and dress material. The unique and intricate silk brocades and sarees of Banaras have made it world famous. Origin @ Varanasi 2500 years ago- Developed in 16th Century. Unique weaving- Tanchoi to Brocade; Kimkhab to Gyasar Extra weft of Silk and Zari used in Jacquard looms for Kimkhabs. Saree, LDM, Brocades, Madeups with compact weaving and metallic visual effects.