The Katan silk is the purest form of Banarasi silk saree and is characterized by its extremely soft texture. Categories of Banarasi Silk Sareeīanarasi sarees can be categorized into four based on the fabric woven. It has gained immense popularity now because of celebrity endorsements. It is used by many brides as their wedding attire especially in West Bengal where the brides are known to wear a red banarasi saree with gold work and heavy gold jewellery. Its striking feature is the heavy brocade work on the saree with gold or silver zari work. The weavers of Varanasi are highly skilled in this art and their brocade making art is also known as Kinkhabs.īanarasi sarees are the most preferred silk sarees by Indian women along with Kanjivaram. It is made from pure silk threads that involve intricate weaving techniques. Banarasi Saree is traditional clothing that is worn at weddings and other special occasions.