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Banarasi Silk is produced primarily in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and is one of the finest forms of silk in the country. It was brought to India but the Mughals and since then has been adopted to suit the style sensibilities of India as a whole. The intricacy of the weave, the luxurious aesthetics and the heaviness of the saree are only few of the many reasons why this saree is so popular throughout the globe.
One of the characteristic features of Banarasi silk sarees is the heavy usage of Persian motifs. Persian artistry is known for its ornateness and intricacy of detail. While blossoms and floral clusters are popular patterns, it is usually accompanied by a ‘Jhallar’ or a string of upright leaves. These motifs are created using gold and silver metallic threads, known as Zari. The extensive zari embellishments on the saree are what makes it one of a kind and elevates its worth in the market.

The saree is created on a power loom by three craftsmen who work on it simultaneously. Each of the three persons involved in the task have their own responsibilities that need to work in tandem for the saree to be as exquisite as its reputation says. While one weaves the silk threads, the other dyes the fabric while the third engages the bundle of silk.
Banarasi sarees in general can be segregated based on the fabric. The most renowned of these is Banarasi silk, although Organza and Kora variants are also popular. Based on the kind of designs that are made on the saree, there are six major types of Banarasi Silk saree in the country. Jamdani, Jangla, Tanchoi, Tissue, Cutwork and Butidar refer to the kind of work one can expect the saree to be embellished in. These sarees are extremely delicate and exquisite.