Banarasi silk sarees have their own speciality. The sarees are known for their beautiful end-pieces, pallu, and floral prints.

2. Banarasi silk sarees have their own uniqueness. Weavers of
Banaras have been famous for their artistic works on textile from
the Mughal period. There are certain characteristics that render
a unique value to the Banarasi silk sarees.

3. A wide Varieties Range of Varieties
Weavers of Banaras give an
introduction of their versatility
through
their
artworks.
Varieties of sarees are one such
example of versatility of the
weavers from Banaras. They
make cloths for different
regional
markets
and
contemporary fashion.

4. Dense Border Patterns
Banarasi
silk
sarees
have
aesthetically woven pallu, endpiece. The end-piece is usually 15
to 40 centimetres in length. Finest
quality of thread is used for
designing pallu. One can also note
Mughal influence of these designs.

5. Design Types
Banarasi weavers make
prominent use of floral
designs on sarees. Small
flower, large flower and
bush are often seen on
sarees
made
in
Varanasi, present name
of Banaras. Jhalar or
frill is also typical to this
type of sarees.

6. Contemporary Designs
Weavers of the city have kept pace with the fast changing
fashion of the world. They also make sarees based on specific
requirement of clients. Some of the weavers also sell Banarasi
sarees online.