Chikankari
Kairi Chikankari Sari
“A classic handwoven Banarasi sari adorned with jangla pattern with an all-over web of florals in fine silver zari, crafted in the traditional phekwa weaving style.”
The zari threads at the back of the sari have been meticulously cut, showcasing the intricate cutwork technique. Edged with a contrasting aqua blue selvage, the sari epitomizes elegance with its subtle colour palette and incredibly intricate design.
The delicate kairis (paisleys) along the borders are complemented by a diamond-patterned zari border, a floral vine border, and a narrow chevron-patterned zari border, adding an extra touch of decadence. The sari is completed with a detailed zari pallu, featuring kairis enclosed within floral vine borders on both sides, making it a timeless piece of art.
Mango or cypress; eternal fertility and life. Identified across the body butis and border of this object.
Open motif entryContinuity; the rhythm of nature. Identified across the creeping borders of this object.
Open motif entryIn supplementary weft technique, the weaver inserts an extra weft yarn — usually metallic zari, sometimes contrasting silk — only along the rows where pattern is required. The result is a brocade: pattern raised above ground, while the base cloth remains structurally complete on its own. This single technique underlies the Banarasi, Paithani, Jamdani, Bomkai and Baluchari traditions — but each has codified its own grammar.