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Though Banarsi sarees are amongst the most ancient attires of India, they are still the trendiest and the most preferable saree when it comes to special occasions like weddings. To speak about the history of Banarsi saree, they have been in India since 1500-2000 BC. It is believed that these sarees existed from the time of the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. Weaving of the brocades started during the mogul period in and around the 14^th century.

These lovely sarees are available in many types such as jamawar tanchori saree, cutwork sari, butidar sari. The technique used to weave the janwar butidar saris is very similar to that of the brocade saree. They are woven in bright colors with extra weft silk yarn used for patterning. These sarees are also known as tanchoi silk sarees. These banarsi sarees are mostly made of delicate satin cloth. The most famous jal jalanhga design has the best stylish look. The tanchoi fabric is very famous not only in India but all over the world. It is accepted by a wide range of people.

Cut work sarees are a type of saree made by using the highly skilled cut work technique. This technique gives the saree a transparent look which gives the user a very delicate look over her body.

Butidar saree are again similar to brocade with silver and golden works done on it. It uses pretty motifs such as airy kalong taka, mahrab anchal, baluchar butta, jhari butta, resham butta, lichhi butti, latifa butti, khulta butti and many more like this with use of real gold and silver threads.

With all these unique qualities of the banarsi saree, it makes the women who wear it look gorgeous. It has been become the icon of Indian culture. The Banarsi saree have their own attire and beauty thus attracting all.