House of Meena

Collection: Banaras

The origin of Banarasi sarees can be traced back to Varanasi (Banaras) in Uttar Pradesh. The craft flourished during the Mughal era when skilled weavers blended Persian-inspired motifs with Indian designs. This gave birth to the rich weaving tradition Banaras is still known for.

Why they're expensive - High-grade pure zari and silk threads which are created from silver and gold alloys and are exceedingly expensive are used to create pure Banarasi sarees. Additionally time-consuming and the weaving process might take weeks or even months.