Varanasi is the home of the Banarasi saree: traded wholesale in Chowk's Kunj Gali and woven in the weavers' areas of Madanpura, Lallapura and Pilikothi.
Varanasi (Banaras) is famous for Banarasi silk sarees and brocade, which carry a GI tag. The wholesale trade is in the old city around Chowk, especially Kunj Gali, while Godowlia near the ghats sells retail to visitors. The sarees are woven in weavers' neighbourhoods such as Madanpura, Lallapura and Pilikothi, on both handlooms and powerlooms. Always ask whether a saree is handloom or powerloom, and look for the Banarasi GI tag or Silk Mark for pure silk.
Narrow Chowk lane that is the old wholesale centre for Banarasi sarees, silk fabric and brocade.
Banarasi Saree WholesaleVaranasi's old business centre at Chowk, selling sarees, fabric and suits wholesale and retail.
Sarees, Fabric & SuitsBusy crossing near the ghats where shops sell Banarasi sarees, clothes and souvenirs to visitors at retail prices.
Banarasi Sarees (Retail)Old Varanasi weavers' area where many families weave Banarasi sarees at home, some selling directly to buyers.
Banarasi Saree WeavingWeavers' area where buyers come to source Banarasi sarees in bulk; handloom pieces take days to weave.
Banarasi Saree Weaving & WholesaleLarge Varanasi weaving area with both handloom and powerloom units making Banarasi sarees for bulk buyers.
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