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The Story of Banarasi Silk – Heritage Weaves and Their Modern Appeal
In the bustling lanes of Varanasi, the clinking of handlooms has echoed for centuries. Here, silk threads are transformed into poetry, woven with gold and silver zari, creating the timeless masterpiece we know as Banarasi silk. Once patronized by the Mughals, Banarasi weaves became symbols of royalty and grandeur. The motifs—delicate florals, jaal patterns, and…