Banaras, Kashi, or Varanasi, as it is known today, is one of the oldest cities in the world. And its textile—Banarasi—is just as timeless. Influenced by Mughal artistry, Banarasi—with its intricate ...

Known for its many temples, mysterious holy men and bustling ghats along the River Ganges, the Indian city of Varanasi also produces some of the world’s finest silk saris. The handwoven Banarasi sari, ...

Ashok Dhawan (left), former president of Banarasi Vastra Udyog Sangh, with Jagdish Shah of Jagdish Das & Co., one of the biggest wholesalers of Banarasi saris in Varanasi. Photo: Priyanka ...

As handloom week comes to an end today, designers tell us all about handloom, how to purchase authentic looms and more. The power of the skilled craftsmen is inherent in every hand-crafted and ...

From Akbar to Shah Jahan, the legendary Mughal emperors left an everlasting impact on the history of India. Their diverse cultural influences introduced a rich array of arts and crafts, which also ...

What better way to observe Handloom Day than to invest in drapes that have been painstakingly curated by artisans, who have been perfecting their craft for decades and generations at a go.

When you think of Indian handlooms, a lush Banarasi brocade, eye-catching hues of a patan patola or the myriad mix of pochampally ikat spring to mind instantly. When you think of Indian handlooms, a ...

Kareena completed 25 years in the Hindi film industry and made sure she did it in style. For an event, she wore a black and gold vintage Banarasi saree as a gown and we are floored. Bebo's vintage off ...

Reliance Foundation Chairperson Mrs Nita Ambani made heads turn at the Reliance 46th AGM, looking absolutely stunning in a handwoven Banarasi brocade saree by master artisan Shri Iqbal Ahmad. It’s no ...