Banarasi · Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Kora Silk Tissue Pastel Rangkaat Banarasi with Kaduwa Meenakari Zari
Rangkaat Colour-Block Body · Kaduwa Meenakari Buti · Red Zari Border
Extremely elegant, rich and utterly unique — this is Banarasi weaving at its most accomplished. The saree is crafted in the rare Rangkaat technique, where the body is woven in horizontal bands of pastel Kora silk tissue: sage green, pale gold, soft mauve and powder blue, each stripe luminous and sheer in the light. Across every band, large Kaduwa Meenakari buti are individually woven — each motif a bouquet of coloured silk flowers in crimson, saffron, turquoise and ivory set within a gold zari frame. The deep red border and pallu carry the same meenakari florals in pure gold zari. A saree that commands a room the moment you walk in.
Fabric
Kora Silk Tissue
Technique
Rangkaat · Kaduwa Meenakari Zari
Length
5.5 metres
Blouse
Extra blouse piece included
Colour
Pastel Multicolor with Red Border
Region
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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Rangkaat is one of Varanasi's rarest and most demanding weave structures — the word means "colour cut", referring to the way distinct colour bands are separated and woven on the loom. Combined with the Kaduwa technique, where each coloured motif is worked with its own individual pirn rather than carried across the full width, this saree represents weeks of a master weaver's undivided attention. There are no loose threads on the reverse, no shortcuts, no concessions. Fewer than a handful of weavers in Varanasi still practise both techniques together at this level.
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This piece — questions answered
Is the Kora Silk Tissue Pastel Rangkaat Banarasi with Kaduwa Meenakari Zari a one-of-a-kind piece?
Yes. Every saree at Sohum Sutras is chosen by hand by Kiran Sawhney and sold as a single piece — it is not mass-produced, and once it is gone it will not be restocked or repeated. What you see is the exact piece you receive.
What is the Kora Silk Tissue Pastel Rangkaat Banarasi with Kaduwa Meenakari Zari made of?
This is a Kora Silk Tissue Banarasi saree, made using the Rangkaat · Kaduwa Meenakari Zari technique, woven in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The colour is Pastel Multicolor with Red Border.
Does this saree come with a blouse?
Yes — this saree includes a matching blouse piece (Extra blouse piece), and measures 5.5 metres in total.
Can I order the Kora Silk Tissue Pastel Rangkaat Banarasi with Kaduwa Meenakari Zari from outside India?
Yes — Sohum Sutras ships worldwide from India for a flat ₹5,000 per order, delivered in 10–15 business days. Within India, shipping is free on orders over ₹5,000 (₹250 otherwise), delivered in 5–7 days. Customs or import duties, where applicable, are the buyer's responsibility. You can also message Kiran on WhatsApp at +91-9810530027 to arrange an international order.
How do I care for this saree?
Dry clean only. Store wrapped in soft muslin. Avoid folding along the zari border — roll gently instead. Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight.
How can I buy this or ask a question about it?
You can add it to your bag and check out securely online, or message Kiran directly on WhatsApp at +91-9810530027 for more photos, styling advice, to complete your order, or to ask about similar pieces — a personal service many of our customers, especially international ones, prefer.