4 Types of Benarasi Pure Silk Saree Patterns

Benarasi Sarees are widely popular throughout the world. These silk sarees are not only considered to be the most perfect attire for every Indian bride but have also gained immense popularity for their intricate weaving patterns.

Emergence of Benarasi pure silk saree patterns:

These sarees came into existence during the Mughal rule. The Muslim artisans used to work in Banaras where they could blend themselves with the evergreen cultural vibes to weave the remarkable pure silk sarees.

These sarees can be categorized according to their designs and patterns. Some of the most popular Benarasi designs have been listed below. Have a look at them.

Different patterns of Benarasi pure silk sarees:

• Tanchoi: Tanchoi patterns add up to the value of the silk sarees to such an extent so that every bride feels a lot more special on her wedding day. Brightly hued weave patterns are embossed on the Benarasi sarees. The borders of these sarees are decked up with some amazing criss-cross designs while the pallu is graced with jumbo sized paisley motifs.

• Jangla: Jangla patterns are most commonly seen in sarees with bright silk threadwork. Intricate Jangla motifs grace across the length of the sarees and make them wed-worthy.

• Cut work pattern: These patterns can be noticed in Jamdani sarees where the cut work technique is applied on a plain texture. The cut work patterns tend to look a lot more graceful when popular motifs such as marigold flowers, leaves, jasmine and creepers are used. The cut work patterns mainly look similar to the designs that are commonly found in the Jamdani and pure silk sarees.

• Butidar: The sarees with Butidar patterns are special because they are beautifully brocaded with threads of original silk, silver and even gold. The benarasi weavers often refer to these patterns as Ganga- Jamuna. Other kinds of butti motifs that are weaved in Banaras are Patti Butti, Jhari Butti, Resham Butti, Jhoomar Butti, Baluchar Butti, Latiffa Butti and many others.

These are some of the types of benarasi pure silk saree patterns that you need to know about.