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Description

Bottle green is one of those rare shades that seems to suit every skin tone without exception, and this saree makes the most of that quiet universality. Small gold and cream bindi tree motifs repeat across the body in careful, disciplined rows, giving the fabric a structured, almost architectural rhythm before the border even enters the picture. And the border earns its place, a wide silver gold brocade panel dense enough to anchor the whole drape, finished with tassels along the pallu edge. This is a saree for the function where you want to look composed rather than dramatic, a work related wedding, a formal family dinner, an event where restraint reads as more confident than embellishment. The green deepens beautifully under warm lighting and stays crisp in daylight, which makes it one of the more versatile pieces in this collection when it comes to venue and time of day. Every tassel here has been finished entirely by hand by our artisans, arriving complete rather than half done.

The Craft

This saree is handwoven in pure katan silk by artisan weaving families in Benaras, with the small bindi tree motifs worked into the body through a repeated, disciplined loom setup that keeps the rows perfectly aligned across the full length of fabric. The wide silver gold brocade border requires considerably more zari thread per metre than the body’s simpler repeat, giving the pallu real weight and formality. Producing a saree with this level of consistent, aligned detail is a slow process that rewards precision at every stage. Every tassel is finished entirely by hand by our artisans before the saree ever leaves our hands.

Do your Banarasi sarees include hand tied tassels?

Yes, every Woh Chali Banarasi saree, including this one, is finished with tassels tied entirely by hand by our artisans rather than left for the customer to complete.

What is the difference between katan and pure silk?

Katan silk refers specifically to the twisted pure mulberry silk yarn traditionally used in Banarasi handloom weaving, while pure silk is a broader term that includes various other silk weaving traditions.

How should I care for this saree?

Dry clean this saree after a few wears, store it in the complimentary cotton saree cover included with your order, and avoid folding it along the same crease repeatedly.

Would this suit a party wear silk saree occasion?

Yes, the structured repeat and dense gold border make this a versatile party wear silk saree choice for both daytime and evening functions.