***This post is dedicated to all the lovely female followers in my profile.*** . . Banarasi (sarees) has been an ultimate choice for Indian bride's attire for their weddings since long time. However, these sarees have a history of it's own. Though the earliest mention of weaving of brocade dates back to 14th Century. However, it is likely that silk brocade weaving started in Banaras in the seventeenth century and developed in excellence during the 18th and 19th century when the weavers from Gujarat migrated during the famine of 1603. . . These traditional sarees involve a lot of hard work & skills. Each saree can take upto more than a month depending on the work it has. Primarily Banarasi saree is of four varieties, pure silk (Katan), Organza (Kora) with Zari and silk; Georgette, and Shattir. There are more than 1.2 million people in Varanasi and surrounding which thrive on the business of working on Banarasi saree. . . If you are in Varanasi, wathching a silk weaver should be in your to do list. It's fascinating to watch them work on these masterpieces which are sometimes the most prized possesions of an Indian household. The popularity of Benarasi have caught up with global travelers who visit Varanasi too. They don't mind picking up one for themselves or their loved ones. So next time you visit the Holy city of India, don't forget there is a Banarasi (saree) waiting for you. . . Follow me on my travel stories and share your thoughts on the comment section below. . . @prilaga #benarasisarees #instatravel #varanasiindia #weddingsarees #incrediblevaranasi #benarasisilk #benarasibrocade #varanasi #brocade #benarasiweaves #designersarees #benaraskasafar #silksarees #sarees #travel #bridalsarees #sareeindia #benarasicollection #travelblogger #handloomsarees #varanasidiaries #bongfooodie #prilaga #silkbrocade #sareestyle #benarasithings #benarasi #benarasisaree #benarasilove #indiansaree (at Sarnath) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqyp5MfHK5n/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jydjj1sftm0d
