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  2. Banarasi sari - Wikipedia

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    A traditional Banarasi sari with gold brocade. Ralph Fitch (1583–1591) describes Banaras as a thriving sector of the cotton textile industry. The earliest mention of the brocade and Zari textiles of Banaras is found in the 19th century. With the migration of silk weavers from Gujarat during the famine of 1603, it is likely that silk brocade ...

  3. Silk weaving in Varanasi - Wikipedia

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    Varanasi saris are adorned with intricate designs and zari embellishments making it popular during traditional functions and weddings. Earlier, the embroidery on sarees were often done with threads of pure gold. In 2009, weaver associations and cooperatives together secured Geographical Indication (GI) rights for ‘Banaras Brocades and Sarees ...

  4. Zari - Wikipedia

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    'Banarasi sari' from Varanasi (Banaras), silk and gold-wrapped silk yarn with supplementary weft brocade (zari) Zari (or jari) is an even thread traditionally made of fine gold or silver used in traditional Indian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani garments, especially as brocade in saris etc. [1] This thread is woven into fabrics, primarily silk, to make intricate patterns and elaborate designs of ...

  5. Tissue (cloth) - Wikipedia

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    These sarees are available in different sizes, ranging from 0.61 to 1.32 meters in width and 5.49 to 9.14 meters in length. They are adorned with various colors and designs, and boast attractive borders. [20] [21] Banaras has been renowned for its weaving heritage since ancient times. The city is particularly celebrated for producing various ...

  6. Tilfi - Wikipedia

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    Tilfi is a traditional weaving technique in Banarasi brocades which uses three colour yarns. The term was introduced to a wider audience by a Varanasi-based, Indian brand of the same name, Tilfi Banaras, that specialises in handloom weaving.

  7. Handloom sari - Wikipedia

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    Handloom saris are a traditional textile art of Bangladesh and India. The production of handloom saris is important for economic development in rural India. [1] Completion of a single sari takes two to three days of work. Several regions have their own traditional styles of weaving handloom saris. [citation needed]

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