These Banarasi brands are etched in tradition and folklore. Take your pick
Kostaga
Kostaga
These luxury Banarasi weaves are made from 100 per cent organic fibres, and are carefully handcrafted by artisans based in Varanasi. Kostaga has statement dupattas, silk scarves, stoles, and handwoven fabrics to customise for any occasion. They also provide an option for worldwide shipping.
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Prices: Rs 5,900 onwards
Shop: www.kosataga.in
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Holy Weaves
A part of a five-decade-old textiles enterprise, Holy Weaves has an exclusive collection of handwoven Banarasi sarees, dupattas and dress materials in brocade, kadhuan, kadiyal, katruan, cutwork, jamawar, tanchoi in mulberry, tasar, muga, kora, raw and cotton silk. They even have diligently crafted cushion covers, scarves, shawls and pocket squares for men.
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Prices: Rs 495 onwards
Shop: www.holyweaves.com
Khinkhwab
Bringing back the age-old silk art to the modern woman, Khinkhwab is a one-stop destination for authentic and handpicked collections of exquisite sarees, lehengas, dupattas and Banarasi fabric. There are festive styles, as well as elegant pieces that can be worked on to redefine everyday fashion.
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Prices: Rs 12,000 onwards
Shop: www.khinkhwab.com
Banarasi Dhaga
Former event manager Rashmi Panday went back to her home city of Varanasi to work closely with local artisans. Among an exhaustive collection of weaves, you’ll find floral jaals and kadwa butis, sarees with dense pallus and fabrics with intricate borders—at honest prices.
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Prices: Rs 1,500 onwards
Shop: @banarasidhaga_suit_sari_duptta on Instagram
Sacred Weaves
Keep your wardrobe up-to-date with their vintage shikargah, bandhej, brocade, royal paithani and tanchoi weaves. At Sacred Weaves, you’ll find these in myriad hues but our favourite are pastels. An answered prayer, they have ready-to-wear Banarasi blouses as well.
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Prices: Rs 3,750 onwards
Shop: www.sacredweaves.com
Curated by Kasturi Gadge and Jane Borges
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