Varanasi has been weaving since before most cities existed. This Tissue Banarasi came from there, silk threads interlocked with gold zari, the same technique Mughal nobility commissioned for their court garments in the 14th century.
Then Lucknow's Zardozi artisans got their hands on it. Knot work followed each knot tied individually,
by hand, no shortcuts. Then Kaddana, tiny metallic details added one at a time.
The result is a champagne gold saree that catches light differently depending on where you're standing.
Which is probably the most expensive party trick you'll ever own.
