Red Ektara Pure Silk Handloom Satin Banarasi Saree - SILK MARK CERTIFIED

SILK MARK CERTIFIED

Some sarees are worn, and some are inherited. This one is made to be passed down.

Woven on the handlooms of Banaras in a deep, majestic red, it has a satin finish with a luminous depth that moves like liquid silk. The drape is fluid and the sheen is soft, and you can feel the weight of real craftsmanship in it.

It is crafted in the ektara weave, a technique held in high regard among Banarasi masters for its exceptional precision. It asks for hours of patience at the loom and a weaver's complete attention, the kind of skill that cannot be rushed or replicated by machine. Ektara, or "ek taar", means "one thread," and it is among the oldest and most refined weaving traditions of Banaras. Often likened to fine needlepoint, it produces a delicate fabric with a mesh-like structure that resists creasing, and it was once known as the fabric of royalty. Built on a single-thread foundation, the weave is prized for being light yet durable. It is woven on a traditional pit loom with multiple heddle shafts, known as the gethua loom, using a five-treadle method called paanch kaadhi. The weaver has to coordinate every pass by hand with complete precision. It is slow, demanding work that cannot be rushed or replicated by machine, and the result is a fabric of rare fineness and quiet strength

The borders are a work of art. Meenakari detailing sets jewel-toned threads within the zari, gleaming like enamel in heirloom jewellery. On the pallu, that artistry unfolds in full, rich and resplendent, an ending worthy of the saree.

Created for the bride, for the grand celebration and for the moments that become memories, this is a saree for those who know the difference. It is understated in its confidence and unmistakable in its craft.

Length : 6.2 metres (including body colour attached blouse piece)

Width : 44 inches

Note: The colours you see on your device may vary due to the varying colour reproduction, brightness and resolution of individual devices. This is a handwoven saree and minor irregularities are the uniqueness of handcrafted products and make them exquisite!

- Handwash lightly with mild detergent.
- Do not soak. Dry inside out in shade.
- Store in dry place.
- Dry clean is ideal but hand wash also works.

We offer free shipping all over India.

The shipping timeline for clothing (Sarees, Men's Wear, Kids dresses and so on) is 3-5 Working days and custom stitching is 8-10 working days

Shipping costs are non-refundable.

Returns & Exchanges

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Product colour may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources. Some products and colours also tend to look slightly brighter in photos as the camera lens always highlights certain colours more.

Also, our products are truly handcrafted and hand made. Slight irregularities in motifs, texture, and colour are a part of handcrafted products and that's what makes it special. Please also understand that handcrafted products are not mass produced but made in batches, hence slight variation in colour, shade, motif in each batch is natural due to the human involvement in the process.

However, if the product has a genuine quality/manufacturing defect then we are open to extending full refund or re-fulfilling your order.

All other items in the image are only for display purposes and will not be a part of the delivery content. The actual print-placement of the product may vary slightly from the image shown. Measurements in the size chart are all garment measurements. Country of Origin - India.