#TheSareeEdit: 50 Timeless Banarasi Sarees for Every Occasion
Experts answer some of the most asked questions and as a bonus, we have handpicked the newest top 50 Banarasi silk sarees, just for you!
Image Credits: Shanti Banaras (L), Shanti Banaras (M), Karagiri (R)
A traditional red Banarasi saree naturally adds a dash of grace to a bride's look. Because of its intricate thread work and fine craftsmanship, along with the subtle sheen of the fabric, many brides prefer to drape a Banarasi saree on their big day. Whether it's a pure Banarasi silk saree or a mix of fabrics with heavy work, it always brings out a divine and royal look in the bride.
Paired with different creative blouse patterns, you can flaunt a spectacular look for your wedding and pre-wedding occasions. Getting excited to see some pictures? Here are some breathtaking images of Banarasi sarees with prices for inspiration! Start shopping already!
We went through the catalogues of India's top brands, labels and designers to curate a list of the choicest Banarasi saree designs you can adorn for your wedding and any festivities or celebrations. But before you start bookmarking your favourites, we have some of the most-asked questions about Banarasi sarees answered by Khushi Shah, the Creative Director at Shanti Banaras. Take a look at what the experts have to say about this Indian handloom art style.
In this article:
- What is a Banarasi Saree?
- What Jewellery to Wear with Banarasi Saree?
- How to Identify an Original Banarasi Saree?
- How is Banarasi Saree Made?
- Top 50 Banarasi Silk Sarees with Prices
- Banarasi Pure Silk Saree Designs with Price
- Wedding Banarasi Saree Designs with Price
- Banarasi Georgette Saree Designs with Price
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What is a Banarasi Saree?
Designer: Shanti Banaras
Khushi Shah shares insights on the origin and features of a Banarasi silk saree. "Banarasi sarees are hand-woven in Varanasi, India, known for their opulent silk fabric and intricate designs. These sarees often feature motifs inspired by Mughal art, such as floral patterns, jaal (net), and butidar work, created using zari (gold and silver threads). Renowned for their durability and luxurious texture, Banarasi sarees are perfect for weddings and special occasions."
Jewellery That Complements Banarasi Saree?
Designer: Shanti Banaras
Shah shares, "Polki, Kundan, or temple jewellery pairs beautifully with a Banarasi saree. Opt for a choker, layered necklace, or jhumkas to complement the saree's richness. Antique gold pieces also enhance the traditional appeal."
How to Identify an Original Banarasi Saree?
Identify an original Banarasi saree with intricate handwoven patterns, pure silk or organza fabric, authentic gold or silver zari work, and traditional Mughal-inspired motifs. Look for authenticity certificates provided by reputed manufacturers.
How is Banarasi Saree Made?
Shah shares, "Banarasi saree is made by weaving pure silk on a jacquard loom, using punch cards to create intricate designs. Zari threads, usually gold or silver, are incorporated into the patterns. The process involves hand-dyeing the silk, followed by hand weaving and finishing for quality and durability."
Top 50 Banarasi Silk Sarees with Prices
20 Banarasi Pure Silk Saree Designs with Price
Pure silk saree designs are not only super soft and comfortable to wear, but these sarees also look every bit a stunner when adorned with complimenting traditional Indian jewellery. Check out these 20 Banarasi pure silk saree designs with price to find your pure match!
Orange Paithani Pure Banarasi Silk Saree
#OOTD of the bride-to-be for the welcome party of all the wedding guests can be this orange Paithani Meenakari silk Banarasi saree with ear studs and a mid-parted bun hairstyle.
Price INR 66,300
Banarasi Silk Saree for Wedding
Designer: Onaya
A rose Banarasi Moti embellished saree set for the blushing bride-to-be that she can adorn for any pre-wedding family gatherings.
Price INR 14,495
Banarasi Pure Silk Bridal Saree
If you are looking to add a Banarasi pure silk saree price in budget to your bridal trunk, then you can consider this dark gold pure Banarasi silk floral saree.
Price INR 36,000
Hand-painted Kalamkari Pure Silk Banarasi Saree Price
Designer: Kasturi Kundal
Add the charm of hand-painted Kalamkari craftsmanship to your pure Banarasi silk saree and adorn this almond brown saree drape for any post-wedding celebrations as a new bride.
Price 46,990
Hand-painted Sky Blue Banarasi Saree
Designer: Archana Jaju
Summer brides looking at buying light floral print on pure silk can consider this light blue Banarasi silk Kalamkari saree and pair it with any latest blouse design patterns.
Price INR 338,999
Navy Blue Banarasi Saree
Designer: Priyanka Raajiv
A deep navy blue Banarasi Pooram saree matched with a stunning deep princess cut blouse and a choker necklace is what you can wear for your wedding reception.
Price INR 120,000
Modern Banarasi Saree Blouse Design
Look regal on your Mehndi wedding in this mesmerising nature-inspired motifs handwoven Banarasi silk saree with Gota Patti and zardozi work on the border.
Price INR 70,000
Black Katan Banarasi Saree
Drape this Kadwa weave Banarasi katan silk saree in black and gold for any of the wedding evening functions and add on gold bridal jewellery to complete the look.
Price INR 56,000
Pure Katan Silk Banarasi Handloom Saree
Create a regal bridal look for your wedding celebrations with this sand-coloured pure Katan silk saree with Kadiyal, Meenakari and Kadhua embroidery.
Price INR 72,800
Pure Banarasi Katan Silk Sarees Design
Designer: Sarees Palace
Look like a royal goddess in this traditional handloom saree with polka dot print weave, gold motifs and an intricate shiny Pallu border.
Price INR 2,495
Rangkat Pure Banarasi Saree
Wedding Lehenga: Shanti Banaras
Drape this zari Rangkat pure silk saree with geometric grid patterns, gold highlights and warm jewel tones for your 'Muh Dikhai' ceremony.
Price INR 91,255
Geometric Woven Pure Banarasi Silk Saree with Price
Another geometric zari tiled woven patterned saree in black and grey pure Banarasi silk with a highlighted golden zig-zagged border that you can wear for a cocktail evening.
Price INR 35,590
Pure Banarasi Katan Silk Sarees Design
Designer: Aura Benaras
Keep it simple for any occasion with this pink simple pure silk handwoven saree that comes decorated with Kadhua peacock motifs all over in hues of gold and silver along with a border Patti in glossy gold weaves.
Price INR 14,500
Pure Banarasi Silk Saree Price
Designer: Go Swadeshi
If not for motifs all over, you can also opt for a plain Banarasi silk saree that puts the spotlight on an intricate golden border with multi-coloured floral patchwork and a heavy Pallu.
Price INR 37,360
Light Pink Banarasi Saree
Designer: The Deeva
Summer bridal trousseau can include such light pink Banarasi silk saree with rose gold border and colourful floral motifs all over the drapes.
Price INR 7,999
Original Golden Banarasi Saree
Designer: Taneira
Nothing beats an original pure silk brocade Banarasi saree that can be worn by a new bride for any of her wedding ceremonies or post-wedding social gatherings.
Price INR 16,999
Bridal Wedding Banarasi Saree
Designer: Shivangi Kasliwal
Give an upgrade to the OG pure gold zari jangla Banarasi silk saree with delicate red and blue mina and badla work all over.
Price INR 36,000
Royal Blue Banarasi Saree
Designer: Swatantra
Make a show-stopping entrance at your wedding reception adorning this stunning royal blue meenakari pure silk Banarasi saree. Match it with any latest blouse design for the haute couture upgrade.
Price INR 14,999
Red Banarasi Saree
Designer: House Exclusives
Traditional weaves and patterns on Banarasi sarees such as this red silk with buta design work and gold meenakari woven border is a style, that will compliment every bride.
Price INR 25,350
Rani Pink Banarasi Saree Look
Designer: Vijaylakshmi Silks
Get a stylish back blouse design stitched to match the beauty of this Rani pink Banarasi silk saree with heavy zari jacquard floral motifs work all over.
Price INR 34,500
20 Wedding Banarasi Saree Designs with Price
Brides absolutely adore having some Banarasi weaves added to their bridal trousseau. Whether it is a drape for the wedding ceremonies or a Banarasi silk saree to be worn post-wedding at any gathering, a Banarasi silk saree is always a charmer. Take a look at not just red but many other saree weaves that brides-to-be can shop for.
Wedding Marriage Banarasi Saree
Designer: Jayanti Reddy
Look ravishing in this darkest blue classic Banarasi saree with heavy silver and gold woven embroidery to make you stand out as the new bride at the wedding reception party.
Price on request
Bengali Banarasi Saree
Designer: Jal by Benaras
While you finalise your Bengali marriage date, check out this Banarasi handloom saree in auspicious white, gold and red hues with motif and patterned embroidery for your wedding trousseau.
Price INR 15,000
Rani Pink Banarasi Saree
Designer: Suruchi Parekh
Gradient weaves are a timeless attire and a new bride can surely add this evergreen trend to her wardrobe with this pink ombre Bandhani weave Banarasi silk saree.
Price INR 26,500
Banarasi Saree Look for Wedding
A bride can never have too much of red saree styles. Add this regal red Zardosi embroidered Banarasi set to your wardrobe and adorn this for any of the pre and post-wedding puja ceremonies.
Price INR 169,000
Tissue Banarasi Saree
For a Hatke bridal saree style for a new bride, you can consider this copper Banarasi tissue crinkled saree set with a heavy gold zari weave border and pallu. Accessorise this look with a Mughal-inspired bridal jewellery set.
Price INR 32,000
Hot Pink Banarasi Saree
Look like a Barbie in this hot pink Banarasi silk saree with simple zari motifs embroidered all over and a traditional motifs patti for the border. Match it with a full-sleeved organza blouse style and layered gold jewellery to complete the set.
Price INR 58,590
Mustard Yellow Banarasi Saree
You will be called a trendsetter at your Haldi ceremony when everyone will see you adorning this pre-draped mustard crepe Banarasi silk one-shoulder pant saree.
Price INR 48,500
Bridal Banarasi Saree
Designer: Nidhi Kejriwal
Dampaj and brocade weave Banarasi saree with heavy marodi and Resham jaali work featuring parrots and flora that can be worn for the engagement ceremony.
Price INR 185,000
Tussar Banarasi Saree Online
Brides who are not a fan of traditional wedding colours can opt for this Tussar Banarasi saree with zari, gold sequin embroidery and resham threadwork to wear to any of the wedding celebrations.
Price INR 9,980
Magenta Banarasi Saree for Wedding
Invest in unique saree colours such as this magenta Banarasi silk with silver weave and chunri motifs all over to add to your wedding wardrobe.
Price on request
Parrot Green Banarasi Saree
Go green for your Mehndi ki raat with this simple parrot green Banarasi saree with ethnic motif work in green, gold and silver thread weaves all over. Pair it with a waist belt for added glamour.
Price INR 9,677
Banarasi Soft Silk Saree
Dual-toned Banarasi saree style is one-of-its-kind and looks mesmerising as bridal wear or for post-wedding functions for a new bride as well. Take a look at this glistening yellow Banarasi silk saree with a dark blue floral Pallu in contrast.
Price on request
Marathi Banarasi Saree
Marathi brides, check out this stripes woven Banarasi silk saree in a dark mauve shade that you can drape the Nauvari saree style and pair with gold jewellery for the wedding celebrations.
Price on request
Bridal Red Banarasi Saree
Perfect for a bride's Vidai ensemble, this Banarasi silk saree with Bandhani dye technique as the base comes with embroidered wedding procession in Zardosi work.
Price INR 140,000
Jade Blue Banarasi Saree
Brides, for a cocktail to any post-wedding family gatherings, you will look glamorous in this Banarasi saree in a Jade blue solid tone, decorated with floral woven motifs and embroidered scallop border.
Price INR 49,565
Minimalist Banarasi Saree Design
Designer: Mavuris Silks
Is your style all about minimalism? Then we have just the Banarasi silk saree option for you. This green Chiniya silk saree comes with silver motif work and a honeycomb web embroidered Pallu border.
Price on request
Purple Banarasi Saree
Match a heavy sequin blouse with this purple Banarasi silk saree that includes floral embroidery all over and a heavy border design. Complete the look with a Jadau choker necklace for the festivities.
Price on request
Banarasi Saree Blouse Back Design
To wear something light on the morning of your wedding, opt for a soothing peach Banarasi silk saree with multi-coloured heart patterns, heavy border and stonework embellishments.
Price 11,990
Banarasi Silk Saree Blouse Design
Organza Banarasi saree with woven striped pattern is becoming quite popular among fashion and saree lovers lately and can easily be worn with bridal jewellery for any of the wedding ceremonies as well.
Price INR 3,985
Red Banarasi Saree for Wedding
Designer: Nalli
If you are inviting all your guests for a destination wedding in the woods or a wedding resort in the jungle, then add on a touch of the forest fauna with this heavily gold embroidered red bridal brocade Banarasi saree.
Price on request
10 Banarasi Georgette Saree Designs with Price
The crinkled texture of Banarasi georgette saree gives it an additional aesthetic feature. It is lightweight and perfect for summer and monsoon brides who wish to wear something airy yet impressionable. Check out these 10 georgette Banarasi silk saree styles to add to your wedding trunk.
Red Banarasi Saree for Wedding
An elegant viscose georgette red Banarasi saree with dori and sequins embroidery and a Gota Patti border is a versatile design that you can adorn for years and for various occasions.
Price INR 24,000
Designer Banarasi Silk Saree
Designer: Farha Syed
For a retro-themed party at your wedding, you can consider this beautiful pink Banarasi georgette saree with giant polka dot embroidery in gold and a layered-ruffled-pleated skirt.
Price INR 24,900
Banarasi Pure Georgette Saree
Contemporary style Banarasi sarees are becoming quite a trend with time. Check out this all-blue georgette designer Banarasi saree with a stark white cutwork border running all over for a modern twist.
Price INR 29,075
Pure Banarasi Georgette Saree
Make heads turn at your wedding cocktail or reception party by adorning this pre-draped georgette green Banarasi silk saree with shimmery gold motifs and a net Pallu with beads and tassels work.
Price INR 2,12,400
Khadi Georgette Banarasi Saree
Designer: Sunasa
In georgette, the Khaddi georgette Banarasi sarees in red are a big hit among brides-to-be. Not to miss out on the intricate Bandhani design all over and the contrasting yellow blouse design that makes it a great Saat Phere saree option for the brides.
Price INR 29,881
Green Banarasi Georgette Saree
The reason why you can consider adding this georgette chiffon Banarasi drape to your bridal trousseau is that its base consists of an ombre tie and dye effect that has been complimented with jaal pattern zari work for added aesthetics.
Price INR 15,975
Rose Pink Banarasi Saree Blouse
Designer: Roliana
Pick this delicate rose pink georgette Banarasi saree to wear to any of the wedding Puja ceremonies. The paisley bootis accompanied with zari jaal and a firozi kanni and border makes this saree unique.
Price INR 32,200
Banarasi Heavy Saree
Put the spotlight on the art of jaal zari work that this georgette Banarasi saree boasts of with extra large patterns and an intricate border decorated with tassels and fringes.
Price INR 5,500
Banarasi Zari Saree
Designer: Banarasee
If you are in search of an antique Banarasi saree style then you have to explore this georgette Banarasi saree with an antique zari border in copper tones, swirl patterned stripes across the saree and a heavily embroidered Pallu design.
Price INR 2,749
Georgette Banarasi Silk Saree for Wedding
For a beach destination wedding attire, opt for this peach floral georgette saree with multi-coloured flower print all over, jaal zari pallu and a gota patti and mirror work border.
Price INR 26,500
Now that you have a fair idea of the price of a Banarasi saree, you must explore this brilliant work of art on beautiful silk fabrics. Try different colour combinations for choli and blouse patterns. Experiment with draping styles, jewellery, and accessories to attain unique and creative bridal looks.
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