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Lilac lavender Banarasi saree with silver zari buti and a shimmering woven border

Pastel lilac Banarasi saree from Varanasi, second view of the silver zari buti and woven border

Lilac Silver Banarasi Saree

Curated by My Ehaat

Rs. 15500

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Product Details

This lilac Banarasi saree from Varanasi sits in the soft lavender family: a pale ground, silver zari buti and a shimmering woven border. Silver keeps it cool. Gold would warm a ground this light and push it toward brass, so the silver buti glint quietly instead of competing with the colour.

Wear it to a day wedding, an engagement or an evening reception. The specifications carry the listed fabric, length and care details.

MaterialPure Silk

Art TypeBanarasi

Length5 Meter

Wash CareDry Clean Only

Packaging Dimension12x16"

Materials & Care

Slight colour and weave variations are natural, reflecting its handmade character. Dry clean only. Store folded in a muslin cloth and keep away from direct sunlight.

Product Disclosure

SKU: EH-HLSR-BN-LC-01Style Code: EH-HLSR-BN-LCHSN Code: 50072090Region: VaranasiState: Uttar pradesh

Curated by My Ehaat

Each piece is handcrafted, so slight variations in colour, texture and dimension are natural and celebrate its handmade origin.

Three ways to wear it: Day weddings and engagements: a pale lilac with silver buti photographs softly in daylight, so keep the blouse in the same cool family. A silver tissue blouse, or one in deep plum or wine, holds the look together. Finish with polki, pearls or white-gold pieces rather than heavy yellow gold.

Evening receptions: switch to contrast. A magenta, teal or bottle-green blouse sharpens the pastel, and silver chandbalis or a choker pick up the zari without fighting it. For a little warmth, rose-gold tones bridge the gap far better than bright gold.

Pujas and family functions: an ivory, white or pale grey blouse keeps things light for a Diwali lunch or a godh bharai. Oxidised silver jhumkas suit the easier mood.

Getting the drape right: Pale grounds show every crease. Press the pleats before you drape, let the shimmering border run clean along the hem, and pin the pallu at the shoulder so the buti spread across it.

On a petite frame, a lilac or silver blouse keeps one long, unbroken line from shoulder to hem, while taller frames can carry a darker contrast blouse and a wider pallu spread across the back. Both work.

While you wear it: Metal-based zari reacts to perfume, deodorant and damp. Put perfume on before you dress and let it dry, so none of it lands on the buti. If the pleats need a touch-up, press on low heat from the reverse with a thin cotton cloth over the zari.

Silver on a pale ground: A pale lilac is unforgiving. Gold zari on a ground this light can look brassy, so this saree uses silver-toned zari, which keeps the contrast low and lets each buti read as shimmer rather than pattern. The craft story here is the zari itself: how the thread is made, and how it goes into the cloth one motif at a time.

Drawing the wire: Zari starts in specialist workshops, not at the loom. Metal is pulled through a series of ever-smaller dies until it is hair-fine, then pressed flat into a thin ribbon called badla, and that flat face is what makes zari catch the light instead of simply shining.

Winding the thread: The flat ribbon is wound tightly around a core yarn, traditionally silk, to make a flexible metallic thread. Zari is sold in three broad grades. Real zari uses silver, sometimes gilded, while tested zari uses copper wire with a silver coating and metallic zari replaces the metal with a polyester film.

Loading the pirns: Before weaving, the zari is wound onto small bobbins, or pirns, that the weaver can pass by hand. Zari barely stretches. It has to be wound at an even tension, because a loose turn typically shows up as a dull kink in a finished buti.

Weaving the buti: The lilac ground is woven as plain cloth, and at each buti the weaver lifts the warp threads the design calls for and lays in silver zari as an extra weft. In the kadhua method, every motif gets its own small shuttle and is worked almost like embroidery on the loom, so no zari runs between motifs. In the phekwa method, the zari crosses the full width and the loose floats between motifs are cut away later.

Building the border: The shimmering border carries the densest zari on the saree. Packed rows of metallic weft catch the light along the hem. They also weight the drape.

Finishing: Off the loom, the saree is checked for broken zari and snagged floats, and any cut floats are trimmed flush. It is usually folded with paper or muslin between the layers so the zari never rubs against itself.

Silver zari buti describes their colour rather than their grade. If real or tested zari, or hand weaving, matters to your purchase, ask before ordering and use the checks in the FAQ once the saree arrives.

What colour blouse goes with a lavender Banarasi saree?

A lavender Banarasi saree like this lilac one pairs well with a silver tissue blouse for a tonal look, or with plum, wine, magenta, teal or bottle green for contrast. Ivory and pale grey keep it soft for daytime. Check the specifications to see whether a blouse piece is included before you plan the tailoring.

Does lavender look better with gold or silver?

Lavender usually looks better with silver, because both sit on the cool side and the pale colour stays crisp. On this saree the zari is silver-toned, so silver, pearl, polki or white-gold jewellery keeps the look consistent. If you want gold, rose gold blends in more gently than bright yellow gold.

Which jewellery suits a lilac or lavender saree?

A lilac or lavender saree suits pearls, polki, kundan set in silver tones, and oxidised silver for relaxed daytime events. Amethyst, pink tourmaline or emerald stones add colour without clashing with the pastel. Keep to one statement piece, such as chandbalis or a choker, so the silver buti stay in focus.

Can I wear a lilac Banarasi saree to a wedding?

Yes, a lilac Banarasi saree works well for weddings, especially daytime ceremonies, engagements and receptions where pastels are now a popular choice. The silver zari gives it enough shine for a formal event without the weight of a fully brocaded bridal piece. For an evening wedding, add a darker contrast blouse and bolder jewellery.

Is a pastel Banarasi saree right for a day function?

A pastel Banarasi saree is one of the easiest choices for a day function, because soft grounds look fresh in natural light and photograph without harsh contrast. Lilac with silver zari suits brunches, pujas, baby showers and daytime weddings. Keep the blouse light and the jewellery delicate to match the mood.

What is silver zari made of?

Silver zari is a metallic thread made by winding a flattened metal ribbon around a core yarn, and it comes in three broad grades. Real zari uses silver, tested zari uses copper wire with a silver coating, and metallic zari uses a polyester film. The colour looks similar across all three, so ask My E-Haat if the grade matters to you.

How do I tell real zari from imitation zari?

To tell real zari from imitation zari, look at a loose end under good light: metal-based zari has a wire core that holds its shape, while metallic polyester zari is springy and melts rather than burns if a stray thread is tested with a flame. Scraping a tested zari thread often reveals a reddish copper core beneath the silver. Real zari also tends to soften to a gentle glow with age instead of the flat, bright shine of plastic film.

How can I identify an original Banarasi saree when buying online?

To identify an original Banarasi saree online, ask for a clear photo of the reverse, where handwoven buti show their working and slight irregularities. Check whether the seller can show a Silk Mark label, a Handloom Mark, or the Banaras Brocades and Sarees GI tag (registered in 2009, see ipindia.gov.in/gi), and read the return policy before you pay. This saree comes from Varanasi, and the product details give its fabric.

What is the price of a real Banarasi saree?

A real Banarasi saree usually costs from several thousand rupees to well over Rs 50,000, and the grade of zari is one of the biggest price drivers. Real silver zari can multiply the cost of a piece, tested zari sits in the middle, and metallic zari keeps prices lowest. Weave density, silk quality and whether the saree is handwoven account for the rest.

Does silver zari tarnish, and how should I store this saree?

Silver zari made with real or tested metal can darken over time when it meets air, moisture or chemicals, which is why storage matters. Keep this saree dry cleaned only, fold it in soft muslin, and keep naphthalene balls and perfume well away from the zari. Refold it every few months so the creases do not crack the metallic thread.

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