Banarasi Silk Saree — Terracotta Zari

The story

Woven over three weeks on a pit loom in Varanasi's Madanpura weavers' quarter. The Ansari family has thrown the shuttle for five generations — each saree is signed by the loom, not a label.

Why you'll love it

• Handloom-woven in Varanasi
• Real zari work
• Three weeks on the loom

Materials

Pure silk with real zari border, handloom-woven.

Care

Dry clean only. Store wrapped in mulmul.