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 ...

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

Silk weaving in Varanasi is at least six centuries old. It was highly regarded. However, when the British came into India, to Varanasi and up the Ganges, they brought products from their mills.

In the narrow lanes of the Hindu pilgrimage city of Varanasi, the centre of a famed silk-weaving industry, there's little sign of the nascent economic recovery trumpeted by India's policymakers.

Architect David Adjaye recently unveiled plans for a new solar-powered building for silk weavers in Varanasi, India. Clothing brand Maiyet partnered with non-profit organization Nest to commission ...

Varanasi: With the widest range of silk products, the Banarasi-led weaving industry of Uttar Pradesh is set for international promotion with a brand name. The state sericulture department has also ...

The markets in Varanasi offer a wide range of items from beautiful silk sarees to exquisite wooden carvings, which cater to all fine arts lovers. 1.The Legacy of Handloom Silk Sarees ...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 1 (ANI/GPRC): Bringing the spotlight back on Cashmere Pashmina by blending the magic of silk while weaving shawls, Sugandha and Shiva Kedia have partnered ...