Frequently Asked Questions

Answers straight from each handloom piece — sourced from our products and updated automatically as new pieces are added.

Serene Pastel Green Couture Pure Summer Silk Banarasi Saree View product →
Is pastel green handloom Banarasi summer silk a good choice for a daytime reception? +
Yes — pastel green's soft, fresh tone on this hand-loomed Banarasi summer silk works beautifully for daytime receptions and outdoor celebrations.
Seta Dorata Imperiale Ricamo Couture Pure Silk Banarasi Tapestry View product →
Does gold thread embroidery tarnish over time? +
With proper care and occasional gentle dusting, high-quality gold thread embroidery retains its lustre for many years without significant tarnishing.
Seta Grandiosa Couture Pure Silk Banarasi Handwoven Tapestry View product →
Are these wallhangings one-of-a-kind or reproducible pieces? +
Each hand-woven piece carries subtle individual variations inherent to the artisanal process, making every tapestry unique even within the same design.
Seta Sovrana Couture Pure Silk Banarasi Handwoven Tapestry View product →
Is a handwoven silk tapestry a good conversation piece for guests? +
Yes, the intricate craftsmanship and storied heritage behind each handwoven tapestry make it a natural, engaging conversation piece.
Short Colour Blend of Pink & Orange Couture Pure Silk Banarasi Saree View product →
What does a pink and orange colour blend evoke on a handloom Banarasi saree? +
A pink and orange blend hand-loomed together evokes the warmth of sunset hues, adding a festive, vibrant energy to this Banarasi saree that suits celebratory occasions particularly well.
Silk Quintessenziale Couture Pure Silk Banarasi Handwoven Tapestry View product →
Can a silk tapestry be custom-framed to match personal decor? +
Yes, these tapestries are delivered unframed as textile pieces, allowing full freedom to custom-frame them to match your personal interior aesthetic.
Silver Ash Grey Couture Tanchui Brocade Pure Silk Banaras Fabric (By Metre) View product →
Can Tanchui brocade be tailored into a sherwani? +
Yes, Tanchui brocade's structured body and refined texture make it a popular choice for tailoring sherwanis and other formal garments.
Silver Blue Couture Handloom Banarasi Cotton Suit Set View product →
Is silver blue a good colour for gifting a suit set? +
Yes, silver blue's serene, universally flattering tone makes it a versatile, well-received gifting choice.
Silver Grey Couture Pure Silk Banarasi Saree View product →
Is silver grey with gold and silver zari a good neutral statement piece for a handloom Banarasi saree? +
Yes — silver grey's understated neutral base combined with dual-tone, hand-loomed zari detailing makes this Banarasi saree a striking yet versatile statement piece.
Sky Blue Couture Pure Cotton Kota Check Banarasi Saree View product →
Is sky blue Kota check a good choice for a summer handloom Banarasi wedding? +
Yes — sky blue's calm, airy tone paired with breathable, hand-loomed Banarasi Kota check cotton makes it especially suited to sunlit summer wedding celebrations.
Sky Blue Couture Pure Katan Silk Banarasi Dupatta View product →
Is sky blue a good dupatta colour for spring functions? +
Yes, sky blue's soft, airy tone works especially well for spring and daytime celebrations.
Sky Blue Self-Weave Luxe Pure Pashmina Scarf View product →
How long does a pashmina scarf typically last? +
With proper care — gentle cleaning and careful storage — a genuine pashmina scarf can last for many years or even decades, often becoming a cherished long-term piece.
Slate Green / Beige Couture Pure Silk Banarasi Suit Set View product →
Is slate green a unique alternative to olive green? +
Yes — slate green has a cooler, more muted undertone compared to the warmer, earthier tone of olive green, offering a distinct alternative for those seeking something less common.
Smeraldo Botanica Meenakaari Couture Pure Dupion Silk Banarasi Saree View product →
Is emerald green considered an auspicious colour for festive wear? +
Yes — green is widely considered an auspicious, prosperity-linked colour in Indian tradition and is a popular choice for festive and wedding-adjacent occasions; this emerald tone with its scattered botanical meenakaari butis keeps the look rich yet understated enough for both day and evening functions.
Smeraldo Lusso Sona Rupa Couture Pure Dupion Silk Banarasi Saree View product →
What gives handloom Banarasi Dupion silk its characteristic slubbed texture? +
Dupion silk's slubbed texture, hand-loomed in the Banarasi tradition, comes from irregular, thicker yarns produced when two silkworms spin their cocoons together, giving the fabric its distinctive raw feel.
Smeraldo Regale Pavone Couture Pure Brocade Silk Banarasi Bedcover View product →
Does the zari work require any special handling to preserve its shine? +
Yes, the hand-worked zari threads retain their lustre best with dry cleaning and gentle folding along the original crease lines rather than tight rolling. Keeping the piece away from direct sunlight when not in use, and airing it occasionally, helps the gold tones stay bright for years, much like a fine silk saree.
Soft Pastel Green Couture Pure Silk Banarasi Saree View product →
Is pastel green suitable for daytime handloom Banarasi wedding functions? +
Yes — pastel green's soft, understated tone on this handloom Banarasi saree works particularly well for daytime functions like haldi ceremonies and daytime receptions.
Sole d'Oro Kadhwa Couture Pure Khaddi Georgette Banarasi Saree View product →
Is sunflower yellow handloom Banarasi Khaddi Georgette appropriate for a haldi ritual? +
Yes — sunflower yellow's radiant, auspicious tone hand-loomed into this Banarasi saree makes it a traditional and fitting choice for haldi ritual celebrations.
Soothing Lavender with Multi-Coloured Paithani Motifs Couture Pure Tussar Silk Banarasi Saree View product →
Is lavender handloom Banarasi Tussar silk suitable for a daytime mehendi function? +
Yes — lavender's soft, cheerful pastel tone on this hand-loomed Banarasi Tussar silk works beautifully for mehendi and other daytime pre-wedding functions.
Sophisticated Beige Couture Pure Banarasi Chanderi Suit Set View product →
Is beige a versatile base for a Chanderi suit? +
Yes, beige's soft, neutral base allows the zari detailing and dupatta print to stand out, offering broad versatility across occasions.
Sophisticated Grey Couture Pure Banarasi Chanderi Suit Set View product →
What is Chanderi and Organza combination used for in suit sets? +
Chanderi's subtle sheen and lightweight structure pairs beautifully with sheer, flowy Organza for the dupatta, creating textural contrast across the ensemble.
Sophisticated Olive Grey Couture Pure Banarasi Chanderi Suit Set View product →
Is olive grey a unique alternative to standard grey? +
Yes, olive grey blends a subtle earthy green undertone into classic grey, offering a distinctive, contemporary alternative to plain grey.
Sovrano Shikargah Zari Couture Pure Tissue Silk Banarasi Heirloom Wallhanging View product →
How long does a rare Shikaargaah tissue silk wallhanging typically take to weave? +
A piece of this complexity, combining Kadhua Shikaargaah technique with pure gold zari and Minakari accents, typically takes around six months to weave.
Splendore Milanese Couture Pure Brocade Silk Banarasi Table Runner View product →
Is gold brocade table decor suitable for a wedding reception? +
Yes, gold brocade's rich, celebratory shimmer makes it a fitting, elegant choice for wedding reception table decor.