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Banarasi Silk Fabric
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Banarasi Silk Fabric exporter from Varanasi India producing traditional Indian silk textile materials with intricate weaving craftsmanship.
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Banarasi silk fabric from Varanasi represents one of India's most recognized traditional textile crafts, defined by intricate zari (metallic thread) weaving, distinct pattern traditions like Shikargah (hunting scene motifs) and Tanchoi (fine silk-on-silk weave), and construction from pure Katan silk on traditional handlooms. Varanasi's weaving clusters have produced this fabric for centuries, passed through generations of hereditary weaving families, making "Banarasi silk" a globally recognized textile designation rather than a generic regional label. For fashion brands, bridal wear wholesalers, and textile importers internationally, this means access to verified, handwoven Banarasi silk backed by export documentation.
| Attribute | Details / Value |
|---|---|
| Silk Type | Pure Katan silk, Georgette, Organza, silk-cotton blend, specify per order |
| Weave Style | Brocade, Shikargah, Tanchoi, jamdani, jal (net pattern), specify per order |
| Zari Work | Real zari (gold/silver thread) or synthetic zari, specify per budget and design |
| Fabric Width | Standard 44-45 inches, custom widths available on request |
| Measurement/Sale Unit | Priced and sold by the meter, bulk yardage available |
| Design Categories | Floral, paisley, hunting scene (Shikargah), geometric, custom patterns |
| Color Options | Full color range available, custom color matching on request |
| Packaging | Rolled fabric on tubes or folded per yardage, protective wrapping for transit |
| HS Code | 5007 (woven fabric of silk or silk waste), confirm with CHA |
Brocade refers to the raised, ornamental weaving technique that gives Banarasi silk its signature dimensional texture, most commonly executed with zari thread. Shikargah, meaning "hunting ground," is a specific traditional motif style depicting stylized animal, bird, and hunting scene patterns woven into the brocade, a design tradition with deep historical roots in Mughal-era textile influence.
Tanchoi is a finer, flatter weaving technique using multiple silk threads to create intricate patterns without the raised texture of standard brocade, resulting in a lighter, smoother fabric hand than traditional zari-heavy brocade. Handloom Georgette Banarasi fabric offers a lighter, more fluid drape than Katan silk, suiting buyers wanting Banarasi design language in a fabric better suited to flowing garment construction. Confirm which weave tradition matches your target garment application before ordering.
Varanasi's silk weaving tradition, documented for centuries and built on hereditary craft knowledge passed through generations of weaving families, gives the city genuine technical depth across the full range of Banarasi weave traditions, brocade, Shikargah, Tanchoi, and jamdani alike. This concentration of skilled handloom weavers, alongside supporting industries in silk dyeing and zari production, supports both intricate custom bridal fabric orders and the volume consistency bulk wholesale buyers need.
Fabric rolled on tubes or folded per standard yardage length, protected with paper or poly wrapping for transit. Bulk packing in protective cartons for wholesale shipment. Custom cutting to specific lengths available on request.
Silk Mark certification available (verifies genuine silk content), GI (Geographical Indication) certification for authenticated Banarasi origin where applicable, quality inspection reports available per batch on request, Certificate of Origin.
Shikargah is a traditional motif style depicting stylized hunting scenes, animals, and birds woven into raised brocade, with roots in Mughal-era textile influence. Tanchoi is a finer, flatter weaving technique that creates intricate patterns without raised texture, resulting in a lighter, smoother fabric hand.
Katan silk is pure twisted mulberry silk, the traditional heavier-weight base for classic Banarasi weaving. Georgette offers a lighter, more fluid drape while retaining Banarasi design language, suiting garment applications that need flowing movement rather than structured weight.
Request Silk Mark certification, which verifies genuine silk content, and GI (Geographical Indication) certification confirming authenticated Varanasi origin. Together these confirm both material authenticity and true regional origin.
MOQ varies significantly based on weave type, zari specification, and whether the order uses existing designs or requires custom development. Confirm the current minimum for your specific requirement directly.
Woven silk fabric generally falls under HS code 5007. Confirm the exact classification with your customs broker, since finished garments fall under different codes than raw yardage.
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