Jamdani BANSKIA Kora Cotton Sari

Experience the glory and sensory delight of famed high count needlework Jamdani textile, with this meticulously handwoven sari! Soft, billowy, light as air, intricate BANSKIA needlework Jamdani sari is made using 150 count hand spun weft and 100 count mill spun cotton warp. Supplemental weft work is done with undyed cotton and natural Tassar silk is used to create stripes on the selvedge. Variation on this deign features alternating naturally brown cotton diagonal motifs.

A contemporary take on the heritage weave of Jamdani. A stunning diagonal design made wher motifs resemble the remarkable beauty and shape of Banskia leaves. Expertly woven by our artisan weaver Chemchiya Bibi in rural West Bengal. Jamdani weave of West Bengal (a UNESCO intangible heritage) in this remarkable design. Jamdani is a supplementary extra weft hand weaving technique akin to on loom needle embroidery. 

Thicker yarns are used to create motifs over finer base yarns with a metal needle tool called Shola, creating a beautiful interplay of light, texture and transparency.

🫶Ethically and sustainably made by our artisan weavers in rural West Bengal.

🫶Long staple cotton yarn has gone minimal processing retaining its healthy natural properties of softness and breathability.

🫶Self evident silk like sheen of hand spun 150 count muslin like cotton is a sensory delight and a breeze to drape.

Once sold out, we will continue to sell on preorder basis with a turnaround time of 4-5 weeks for delivery.