Banarasi
Saptami
Saptami
Dashami
Saptami
Ashtami
Pratipada
Dashami
A note from Swtantra
Banaras, light enough for the morning
Banaras is famous for its heavy brocades, but we have a soft spot for its lighter weaves. Tissue and organza carry a fine metallic glow with an airy hand. You can wear them to a morning function and never feel weighed down.
Tissue reflects light gently, so it flatters skin in daylight without looking shiny. Banarasi Haldi Tissue comes with beads, Maldives Blue has a crushed pallu, and Rose Pearl shifts colour as you turn. Our organzas have zari buti and a matching stripe blouse fabric, which gives them a fresh, playful finish.
Dressing for your own haldi? The 3 piece Haldi Banaras tissue lehenga is beaded, with a cut dana dupatta, if you'd like Banaras without a drape. For a bridesmaid, the organza sarees in turquoise, fuchsia or yellow are a lovely choice.
Keep makeup soft and reach for pearls or polki. Let the zari border show by keeping the blouse simple. If it's heavier silk you're after, our Banarasi sarees focus on jaal and meenakari, and there are more sunny yellows among our haldi sarees.
Good to know
What is a Banarasi tissue saree?
Tissue is a fine weave with metallic zari running through it. It has a soft, glowing sheen and stays light.
Is tissue a good choice for my haldi?
It's lovely. Yellow and gold tissue look festive in daylight and photograph well, and the light weight keeps you comfortable through the ceremony.
How do I keep organza from puffing up?
Make narrow pleats and pin them at the waist. Or have it stitched into our pre-draped style for ₹1,299, and it stays crisp all day.