Buying Guide
How to Identify an Authentic Banarasi Silk Saree
A practical, hands-on guide to spotting genuine Banarasi sarees — what to feel for, what the reverse should look like, and the GI tag check.
1 May 2026
Region
Uttar Pradesh
Banaras silk brocades, Chikankari embroidery from Lucknow, and the storied weaving lanes of Mubarakpur.
Uttar Pradesh hosts some of India’s most recognised handloom traditions: Banarasi brocades from Varanasi, Chikankari from Lucknow, and the densely populated weaving clusters around Mubarakpur and Mau.
Stories from Uttar Pradesh