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Threads of Kashi

Stories from the looms, the ghats and the weaving homes of Banaras — on craft, culture and the quiet art of wearing silk.

Not Simply Made in Banaras. Born of Banaras.

Culture & Kashi · 3 min read

Not Simply Made in Banaras. Born of Banaras.

There is a rhythm to Banaras — in its winding lanes, ancient ghats and generations of weaving families. Before a saree is ever draped, it belongs to this city. A walk through the places where every Kaashi Banaras piece begins.

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Dawn at the Ghats

Sep 2026 · 1 min read

Dawn at the Ghats

Bells, boats and the first light on the river — the rhythm of the city that shapes every Kaashi Banaras piece.

Light Zari or Heavy Zari? Choosing for the Moment

Sep 2026 · 1 min read

Light Zari or Heavy Zari? Choosing for the Moment

From a whisper of gold to an abundance of light — how zari changes a saree, and how to pick the right weight.

The Hands Behind the Weave

Sep 2026 · 1 min read

The Hands Behind the Weave

A morning in a weaving home in Banaras, where a single saree can take weeks and a pattern is passed between generations.

Katan, Kora, Tissue: A Field Guide to Banarasi Silks

Sep 2026 · 1 min read

Katan, Kora, Tissue: A Field Guide to Banarasi Silks

How to tell the weaves apart by hand, by light and by drape — and which one suits the occasion you have in mind.