Katan Silk Base
Katan is tightly twisted mulberry silk...
Emerald Bandhani Grace Set
Product details
Fabric & Weave Details
| Outfit type | Ethnic Kurta Set with Dupatta |
| Fabric | Pure Crepe Silk |
| Work style | Bandhani-inspired motifs with mirror lace detailing |
| Craft technique | Printed & hand-finished ethnic embellishment work |
| Design pattern | Traditional Bandhani-inspired geometric and floral motifs |
| Fit | Straight-fit silhouette with comfortable fall |
| Occasion | Festive wear, family functions, celebrations, ethnic gatherings |
| Set includes | Kurta, straight pants & dupatta |
| Color palette | Mustard Yellow & Royal Blue |
| Origin | Crafted in Rajasthan, India |
| Style inspiration | Traditional Rajasthani ethnic aesthetics with modern elegance |
Measurements
6.3 m
Total length
5.5 m
Saree body
0.8 m
Blouse piece
48 in
Width
Width is consistent across the full length including pallu. Blouse piece is attached (not separate). The standard saree is suitable for heights 5'2"–5'8"; if you are taller, let us know via WhatsApp before ordering.
What's Included
- Yellow Bandhani-inspired Kurta
- Blue straight-fit Pants
- Coordinated printed Dupatta
- ARTHENIC authenticity packaging
Artisan Impact
72%
of this purchase goes directly to the artisan family
14–18 days
of continuous loom work to weave one saree
Your purchase sustains a Banarasi weaving family in the Madanpura quarter of Varanasi — a craft that has been practised here since the Mughal period. The intricate kadwa buti technique used in this saree is among the most time-consuming weave styles: each buti is woven individually rather than carried across the back of the fabric, producing a cleaner reverse side and richer texture.
Care Instructions
Dry clean only for first washes — preserves zari lustre.
Store folded in the muslin bag provided.
Iron on reverse; do not iron directly on zari.
Shipping & Returns
Processing time
Inspected and packed within 2–5 business days. Made-to-order pieces may take longer.
India delivery
5–8 business days on most orders. Free shipping thresholds apply at checkout.
Returns
7-day return window on eligible categories. Original fine art may have additional conditions — see checkout policy.
The Weaver
Thread by thread,
generation by generation
Mohammad Rafiq Ansari has been weaving Banarasi sarees in Varanasi's Madanpura quarter for 31 years, continuing a craft passed down from his grandfather's grandfather. His family operates two pit looms from a single room — the sound of the shuttle is as constant in their home as breathing.
This ivory katan silk saree took Rafiq and his son Aslam 16 days to complete. The all-over lotus buti pattern was designed using a traditional paper jacquard card system — a skill that takes years to master independently of the weaving itself. Each motif is woven using the kadwa technique, meaning no loose threads cross the reverse of the fabric.
Silk remembers everything — your tension, your patience, the weather. You cannot rush it and call it honest work.
— Mohammad Rafiq Ansari, Banarasi master weaver, Varanasi
Banarasi weaving employs over 1.2 lakh families in Varanasi, but machine-made imitations have cut weaver income by more than 60% over the last two decades. Every authentic handwoven saree purchased directly supports a family keeping this tradition alive. 72% of this saree's sale price goes directly to the Ansari family.
The making
4,000-year-old lost-wax casting
Dhokra is the world's oldest continuous non-ferrous metal casting tradition. Each piece is made using beeswax and forest clay — no industrial moulds, no repeatable forms. Once the clay shell is broken to reveal the sculpture, that mould is gone forever. What you receive cannot be made again in the same way.
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1
Clay core formation
A rough clay core shapes the interior structure. Forest clay from Bastar affects how heat travels during the pour.
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2
Beeswax modelling
Beeswax mixed with resin is shaped by hand over the core — every detail is sculpted in wax.
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3
Clay shell coating
Fine clay slip and coarser clay layers form the shell; a channel allows metal in and air out.
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4
The pour — lost-wax moment
The clay shell is inverted and fired — the wax melts and drains out (it is "lost"). Molten brass is poured into the cavity left behind. This is the irreversible moment that makes each piece unique.
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5
Breaking & hand-finishing
Once cooled, the clay shell is broken away. The casting is chiselled, filed, and buffed by hand over one to two days to bring out the surface texture and smooth the base.
The Fabric
What makes this saree
a genuine Banarasi
Certificate of Real Zari Authenticity
Every Arthenic Banarasi saree with real zari ships with...