Banarasi sarees

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:silk
Traditional Indian textile
gptkbp:associatedWith Indian bridal wear
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:India
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Symbol of Indian heritage
gptkbp:decoratedWith Gold thread
Silver thread
gptkbp:exportedTo Worldwide
gptkbp:famousFor Fine silk
Heavy gold and silver brocade
Rich embroidery
gptkbp:handmade Weavers
gptkbp:historicalPeriod gptkb:Mughal_era
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Banarasi sarees
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Mughal_art
Persian designs
gptkbp:knownFor Zari work
Intricate brocade
Mughal-inspired designs
gptkbp:length 5 to 9 yards
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Varanasi
gptkb:Uttar_Pradesh
gptkbp:marketedIn gptkb:India
International markets
gptkbp:material gptkb:silk
Cotton
Georgette
Organza
gptkbp:motif gptkb:Bel
gptkb:Jhallar
gptkb:Kalga
Floral
Foliage
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Varanasi
gptkbp:popularFor gptkb:Katan
gptkb:Shattir
Georgette
Organza
gptkbp:protectedBy gptkb:Geographical_Indication_Act
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:Government_of_India
Geographical Indication (GI) product
gptkbp:usedFor Festivals
Weddings
Special occasions
gptkbp:weavingTechnique Handloom
gptkbp:wornBy Women
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Banaras
gptkb:Weavers_of_Varanasi
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6