Magenta Pink Traditional Banarasi Handloom Silk Saree with Wide Border
A magenta pink Banarasi handloom silk saree framed by a wide contrasting blue border in gold zari. Magenta pink against deep blue is one of the oldest and most reliable Banarasi colour pairings — high contrast, unmistakably traditional, and it photographs strongly at a distance.The magenta body is left comparatively open so the wide border carries the visual weight, worked in gold zari against the contrasting blue ground. The scale of the border is what defines this saree — it frames the drape rather than trimming it.About the fabric: Banarasi Handloom Silk is woven on traditional pit looms in Varanasi, where each saree passes through the hands of skilled artisans over days or weeks of work. The weave carries the characteristic Banarasi lustre and body — substantial enough to hold ornate zari borders and pallu, supple enough to drape gracefully. Every Banarasi handloom saree carries small variations that mark it as handmade rather than machine-produced. The fabric is the magenta pink with blue border Banarasi Handloom Silk with wide contrast border with gold zari.How to style this saree: Pair it with traditional gold or temple jewelry, which suits the classical colour pairing. It's an ideal choice for weddings, bridal functions, Navratri, Dussehra, grand festive occasions. Banarasi Handloom Silk holds its drape beautifully through long ceremonies, with a lustre that photographs richly in both daylight and evening light.Why customers choose this Banarasi Handloom Silk saree Handwoven in Varanasi (Banaras) by skilled artisans on traditional pit looms — the centuries-old technique passed down through generations Wide contrast border — blue with gold zari against the magenta pink body Comes with un-stitched blouse piece Comes with fall and edging (pico) done — ready to wear out of the box Ships in 24 hours from our Pleasanton, California studio — no overseas wait, no customs surprises Product specifications Item Banarasi Silk Saree with Blouse Piece Color Magenta Pink with Blue Border Base Fabric Banarasi Handloom Silk Work / Weave Wide Contrast Border with Gold Zari Blouse Piece Comes with un-stitched blouse piece Fall & Edging (Pico) Yes — done Origin Banaras (Varanasi), India Care Dry clean only Ships from Pleasanton, California (24-hour dispatch) Care instructionsDry clean only — Banarasi handloom silk should never be machine-washed or hand-washed, as the zari work and handwoven structure can be damaged by moisture. Store the saree wrapped in soft cotton muslin (not plastic), and refold in a different position every 2-3 months to prevent permanent crease lines along the same fold. Air the saree once every few months. Iron only on the lowest silk setting with a cloth between the iron and the fabric to protect the zari work. With proper care, a Banarasi handloom saree can be worn for many years and passed down.