The Heritage Edit · 2026
Woven in Gold,
Worn in Legacy.
Each Banaras'i saree is a quiet ceremony — six yards of mulberry silk, real zari, and motifs that have travelled centuries through the looms of Varanasi.
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The Atelier Edits
The Collection
New Arrivals
Handpicked sarees, each woven by master karigars and ready to ship worldwide.
Since the Mughal Era
A loom in Varanasi.
A legacy in every fold.
For over six generations, our weavers have sat at pit looms along the ghats of the Ganges, transforming silk and pure zari into sarees that bridge ritual and modernity. Each Banaras'i piece takes between fifteen days and six months to weave.
6
Generations
180+
Master Weavers
100%
Pure Silk
The Karigar's Hand
From Cocoon to Couture
01
Mulberry Silk
Hand-reeled silk sourced from Karnataka's finest cocoons.
02
Naqsha Design
Master designers map motifs on graph paper, thread by thread.
03
Pit Loom Weaving
Two karigars weave together — 15 days to 6 months per saree.
04
Zari Finish
Real gold and silver zari hand-pressed into final borders.
Meet the Maker
Ramesh Bhai,
third generation karigar.
"My grandfather taught my father at this very pit loom. Now I teach my son. Every saree carries our family's breath — the rhythm of the shuttle, the prayer before the first thread."
42
Years at the Loom
600+
Sarees Woven
Whispers from our Patrons
Worn on Sacred Days
"
My grandmother cried when she saw the zari work. It looked exactly like her wedding saree from 1962.
Anaya M.
Mumbai · Bridal
"
Six months of waiting, and every single thread was worth it. A true heirloom.
Priya K.
London · Heritage Edit
"
The weaver sent a handwritten note with my saree. I felt the soul of Varanasi in the parcel.
Meera S.
New York · Katan Silk
Bespoke Atelier
Your saree,
woven only for you.
Choose your silk, your palette, your motifs. Our master weavers will commission a piece exclusively for your wedding, your milestone, your moment.
- Private consultation with our atelier head
- Custom palette & motif selection
- Hand-delivered worldwide, beautifully boxed
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From the Atelier
Gentle Questions
Things Patrons Ask
How do I care for a Banarasi silk saree?+
Dry clean only. Store wrapped in muslin cloth, refold every 3 months to preserve the zari.
Is the zari real gold?+
Our heritage edits use pure silver zari electroplated with 22-karat gold. Festive edits use tested-zari blends.
How long does a bespoke order take?+
Between 8 weeks and 6 months depending on complexity. We share weekly progress photos.
Do you ship worldwide?+
Yes. Complimentary express shipping on orders above ₹15,000, insured door-to-door.
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