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Silk Weaving Tour In Varanasi
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Duration - 2 hours, 30 minutes
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Guide optionsEnglish
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
Although it’s better known for its religious sites, Varanasi is also famous for its silk weaving. Across the world, designers and brides flock to the region for its silk saris, known as “Banarasi saris,” which literally means “saris from Varanasi.”
Highlights
- Experience the old / untouched weavers life
- Witness to traditional way of weaving silk
- Opportunity to explore the weaver's life in Mushlim area
- Taste Masala tea in narrow street
Description
Silk Weaving Tour In Varanasi
Historical accounts trace the origin of Banarasi silks to around the 16th and early 17th century, when many weavers and merchants immigrated from the country’s western region of Gujarat, bringing the technique of “warp and weft” with them. (“Warp” refers to the longitudinal threads that are held vertically on the loom and lifted up; “weft” refers to the latitudinal threads, which are placed in a shuttle.) When the Gujaratis arrived in Varanasi, their craftsmanship and quality of silks attracted the attention and patronage of Mughal rulers, a ruling empire in premodern South Asia from the 16th century up until the 19th century, who later popularized the clothing. Soon, silks became synonymous with luxury and a staple in ceremonies and major occasions like weddings. Today, pieces are often passed down as heirlooms.
But in the past few decades, much to the despondency of local artisans, many in this trade have turned to machine-operated power looms, squeezing handloom weavers out of business. These fears are compounded by the threat of cheaper, mass-produced artificial silk saris and synthetic Chinese yarn replacing the time-tested pure silk and zari (threads made from gold or silver wiring, usually embroidered into Banarasi saris). Using a machine, one can make three to four saris a day; by hand, a sari can take anywhere from a week to several months, depending on the intricacy and level of detail in the embroidery.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Masala Tea
- 01 (500 ML) Bottle of Water
- English speaking local guide
- Exclusions:
- Any Meals during sightseeing
- Anythings not mentioned
- Entrances Fees (if Applicable)
- Any transfers to/from hotels
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Madanpura
We would meet you at the point we discussed and our guide will receive you to start the tour by taking you to the street of weavers where you will experience the life, culture and traditional way of weaving silk saree. You would be witness to experience an ancient history of textile designing. The most exquisite brocades in silk and gold are woven by the weavers on silk pit loom. The weavers of Varanasi are best known for their skill in brocade weaving and known as Kinkhabs. There are many exquisite designs in this variety and it is even impossible to copy or imitate the sarees as the loom is very intricate in construction. The origin of this old technique has been obscured by time.
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