Banarasi sarees are the soul of every traditional Bengali wedding. The deep, blood red banarasi saree and the heavy, gold jewellery, followed by the intricate dots of Chandan, and a Sindoor dot decorating the bride’s forehead – all add to the overall essence of the bride’s beauty. Banarasi sarees possess a unique threadwork, especially using golden and silver threads, weaving intricate flower designs along the borders of the saree. The variety of colours which are available in the range of Banarasi sarees, be it deep blue, light green like a parrot’s hide, or a red bridal saree, representing the setting sun, make it a must for every big occasion.
Be it weddings, or rice ceremonies, Banarasi sarees are the first choice for every such occasion, for women. The production of Banarasi sarees is extremely high in the region, leading to the shopkeepers profiting from the high sale of the beautifully woven sarees. Every ebb and tide of the Ganges flowing along the banks of Banaras, flows smoothly along the tresses of the flowing fabric. The sarees are highly decorated ,and carry some weight because of the long length of the fabric, but however make the person wearing them feel comfortable and beautiful .
