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Summer In Banaras

Summer In Banaras

SUMMER IN BANARAS

Bustling lanes, dawns, luminous haze, ghats, ganges and a thousand symphonies that are woven together with a repetitive ‘khat- khat’ of the rickety artful looms. Reminiscent of a summer in Banaras! Frontier Raas brings you a selection of fine tapestry fabricated in premium yarns woven in sarees.

Crafted in gold and silver our Banarasi Silks are an embodiment of tapestry brilliance. Created, with home cultured premium silks. The Banarasi’s have reigned as one of the oldest and the richest weaves, many imply Banarasi handloom weave to be the queen of Indian sarees and that have a long history. The weave is representative of not only craft but also culture immersed in mysticism of Banaras. A beautiful Banarasi saree is a road map to history, with hints of Persian and Indian accents that leave a noticeable mark through the varied motifs, singing of the times and craftsmanship that adapted and evolved through cultural invasions.

How To Identify Banarasi Sarees?

Intricate yet delicate work of art, the borders of a Banarasi saree are a warp and weft prime design and curation. Compromising of stylised floral ‘bootas’ or motifs that are foliage inspired woven in an elaborate fashion. These elements are commonly known as the Jhallar that run across the border of the saree accentuating the delicate yet elaborate palla.

What Are The Different Kinds Of Banarasi Weaves?

Katan – Pure Silk

Banarasi Silk Saree, commonly known as Kattan - have been most loved and been a treasured trousseau amongst the Indian women for the right reasons. Woven in pure high grade silk threads in varied colours juxtaposed with intricate Jhalars and bootas embodying grace, regal opulence and exclusivity on softest of silk are a Kattan signature.

Shattir

Best of both worlds! The quintessential drape with contemporary hints! A confluence of something old and something new! It is fairly a new addition to the Banarasi family, carrying the Banarasi name that demonstrate contemporary and exclusive modernised sarees.

Kora - Organza

Motley of textures accentuated with golden and silver brocades meticulously woven; a calculated lullaby of warp and weft methodology and techniques. The sheerness adds to the finesse elements that are one of a kind.

Georgette Banarasi Saree

A sheer lightweight fabric with endless contemporary design elements. Durability and easier storage quality of a georgette saree makes this weave a safer option for the budding connoisseurs.

Jangla Banarasi Saree

The term ‘Jungla’ derives from the word Jungle and serves a self- explanatory description for the weave. The mark of a banarasi saree is that the weave feature motifs inspired by a lush jungle from the sub – continent.

Tanchoi Banarsi Saree

Stylised cypress or commonly known as paisleys feature in grand fashion on any Tanchoi Banarsi saree, mostly crafted with a criss cross border to match. The paisleys are a quintessential option in motifs, elaborate and beautiful.

Butidar Banarsi Saree

Crafted on an array of silks a butidar banarasi saree is most loved for its distinctive style. heavy work brocaded on a tussar silk saree is any woman’s go to since centuries and feature as many family heirlooms passed on through generations. The contrasting gold and silver effect coins a local term amongst the artisans of Banaras as Ganga – Jamuna.

What Is The Difference Between A Kanjivaram Saree And A Banarsi Saree?

One can never go wrong in picking a handloom saree from the loom reservoir of the sub continent for each is distinctive and unique and hold knowledge, cultural history and heritage of thousands of years. Knowing your weaves is like knowing a piece of your history. a kanjiwaram and a banarsi weave can seem similar if you are not familiar with what separates them as two distinct weaves from geographically opposite places and of course chronology. A kanjivaram Saree originates from the southern part of the sub- continent while a Banarsi saree from the northern part of the sub- continent. A Kanjiwaram saree was considered an auspicious weave and still is considered in some communities, the rich and the privileged indulged and draped this weave on important commemorations and weddings. The physical differences come through the intricate motifs interwoven – for the sarees are adorned with motifs of temples and of cultural significance. While a banarsi’s more floral bootas and paisleys. While these sarees have factors that are distinctive they have one thing in common that they are equally loved by the traditional brides and the connoisseurs of the weave and with time have become a must in every bridal trousseau.

Summer in Banaras is a confluence mystic aesthetics and timeless weave from the heart of the country. Frontier Raas has a wide and exotic selection of premium weaves for you to choose from at any day and time from the ease of your home. Floral silk sarees from banaras or Floral printed saree any which you want to stir traditional or contemporary, Frontier Raas has an exclusive collection for all your occasional needs.