Varanasi hand woven cotton and silk mix stole

£26.00

Varanasi hand woven cotton and silk mix stole

Varanasi hand woven cotton and silk mix with a paisley floral design shawl has central panel edged with a decorative border in pink, green, purple yellow and red fringed with pink tassels

Date: 21st century

Geography: India

Dimensions: 200cm L 70cm W

Material: cotton and silk mix

weight: 158g

Please note: There may be imperfections due to the bespoke nature of the item

Varanasi weavers

Handmade stoles from the historic city of Varanasi, along the sacred River Ganges. Known locally as Mother Ganga, the river has been an inspiration for centuries. Varanasi is renowned for its Banras silk, known for its softness and elegance, which has made Banarasi silk saris highly sought after for their intricate designs. 

The stoles are hand woven on old wooden looms often in the weavers’ home. The hand weavers of Varanasi have been practising their craft for centuries. Their looms, often simple and wooden, are set up in small workshops throughout the city. 

The stoles, like the saris often feature floral and paisley patterns. The paisley design is believed to ward off bad luck. These patterns are not just decorative but are deeply embedded in the cultural fabric of the region. 

Varanasi hand woven cotton and silk mix stole

Varanasi hand woven cotton and silk mix with a paisley floral design shawl has central panel edged with a decorative border in pink, green, purple yellow and red fringed with pink tassels

Date: 21st century

Geography: India

Dimensions: 200cm L 70cm W

Material: cotton and silk mix

weight: 158g

Please note: There may be imperfections due to the bespoke nature of the item

Varanasi weavers

Handmade stoles from the historic city of Varanasi, along the sacred River Ganges. Known locally as Mother Ganga, the river has been an inspiration for centuries. Varanasi is renowned for its Banras silk, known for its softness and elegance, which has made Banarasi silk saris highly sought after for their intricate designs. 

The stoles are hand woven on old wooden looms often in the weavers’ home. The hand weavers of Varanasi have been practising their craft for centuries. Their looms, often simple and wooden, are set up in small workshops throughout the city. 

The stoles, like the saris often feature floral and paisley patterns. The paisley design is believed to ward off bad luck. These patterns are not just decorative but are deeply embedded in the cultural fabric of the region.