Purple - Brocade Handloom Mulberry Silk Banarasi Stole

Exact dimensions in inches or metres are listed on the product page. Our stoles vary in length and width depending on the style and drape. Compare with a stole you own for reference.

Yes. Our stoles are versatile. They work as neck wraps, head coverings, shoulder drapes, or scarves. Lighter fabrics drape better for head covering. Heavier ones suit shoulders.

First wash in cold water separately with a pinch of salt to set natural dyes. Hand wash is safest. Most dyes stabilize after the first wash. Avoid hot water and bleach.

The product page lists the exact fabric: cotton, silk, wool, pashmina, or blends. We also mention the craft technique used. Fabric weight and texture are described for each piece.

Iron on low heat while slightly damp. Use a pressing cloth for silk, wool, and embroidered stoles. Cotton stoles can handle direct ironing. Steam works well for removing wrinkles gently.

Banarasi weaving comes from Varanasi (Banaras), Uttar Pradesh, with roots in Mughal-era patronage. The sarees are known for heavy gold and silver brocade (zari) work, featuring intricate jaal, butti, and kalga motifs. GI tagged.

Weavers use drawlooms or jacquard looms. Pure gold or silver threads are woven into silk to create brocade patterns. The zari is manually placed for each motif row. A heavy bridal Banarasi can take 1-6 months to complete.

Handloom fabric has a slightly uneven texture when you run your fingers along it. The selvedge edges look different from machine-woven ones. The weave carries a softness that powerlooms cannot replicate.

A human hand operates the loom. Thread tension, shuttle speed, and pedal pressure vary naturally. These small irregularities are proof of handloom origin. not defects.

Hand wash in cold water with mild detergent for the first few washes. Avoid wringing. gently squeeze and dry flat in shade. The fabric softens beautifully with each wash.

Mulberry silk is the finest silk variety. It feels exceptionally smooth, almost liquid, with a pearlescent sheen. The long, unbroken fibres create a surface with zero roughness.

Dry clean is safest for Mulberry Silk. If hand washing, use cold water and a mild silk-specific detergent. Never wring. Roll in a towel to absorb moisture, then dry flat in shade.

Mulberry Silk works across seasons. It feels cool in summer and retains warmth in winter. The natural temperature regulation of silk makes it comfortable year-round in Indian climates.

With proper care, Mulberry Silk products last for years. The fibre is naturally strong. Avoid rough handling, direct sun, and chemical detergents. Gentle care keeps it looking fresh long-term.

Silk production is labour-intensive. from rearing silkworms to reeling the thread. Mulberry Silk involves additional regional techniques that add time and skill. The price reflects the material and the maker's effort.