But Varanasi is also famous for the quality of silk products crafted by mainly Muslim weavers in the city's backstreets, where saris and scarfs routinely take 15-20 days to make. The finest ...

Handwoven silk saris made in the Indian city of Varanasi are considered among the world’s finest. But weavers, designers and traders trying to revive the ancient craft must stay relevant in a ...

Here's a guide to the top 10 shopping destinations in Varanasi : 1. ... Rajan Silk Market offers these luxurious fabrics at wholesale prices. ... Sharma Toys Emporium .

In view of the renewed demand for silk from Karnataka, the State Government wants to reopen the KSMB office in Varanasi, the source added. “It will help the local reelers as well as sericulture ...

Varanasi: After ensuring trademark registration as 'Silk Banarasi' for international branding of Banarasi saris, the Uttar Pradesh State Sericulture C.

The annual consumption of silk yarn in Varanasi and Mubarakpur alone is around 3,000 metric tonnes. There are about 7,000 handlooms and 800 powerlooms in Varanasi alone.

Varanasi: Shiwajatan Rajbhar spends his days weaving golden and silver flowers across exquisite silk saris on a rickety handloom in his mud hut. Once completed, the handloom sari—traditionally a ...

Handwoven silk saris made in the Indian city of Varanasi are considered among the world’s finest. But weavers, designers and traders trying to revive the ancient craft must stay relevant in a ...

Handwoven silk saris made in the Indian city of Varanasi are considered among the world’s finest. But weavers, designers and traders trying to revive the ancient craft must stay relevant in a ...