Banarasi Sarees — GI Certified, Handwoven in Varanasi
Handwoven in Varanasi
GI Certified, Silk Mark verified sarees woven on pit looms by fourth-generation karigars. Pick a weave, pick an occasion, or ask us to help you choose.
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Curated straight from artisan families who have woven with us for three generations. No middlemen.
Legacy protected
GI tagged, so your saree is a true product of its Varanasi origin.
Silk Mark certified
Tested and certified for purity, so you know exactly what you are buying.
Not sure it is the real thing? We will check it with you.
Join a video call with our team before you buy and see the weave, the zari and the back side up close.
Buyer's guide
Asli vs Nakli: spot a real Banarasi
Power-loom copies are sold online as Banarasi every day. Three checks our weavers use.
The back-side check
Turn the saree over. A real handloom looks almost the same on the back, with a few loose thread ends. A power-loom back is flat and smooth.
Real: textured backThe zari rub test
Rub the zari between two fingers. Real zari feels slightly rough and does not shed colour. Fake zari feels slippery and leaves a tint.
Fake: shiny, sheds colourProfessional fibre verification
If the fibre composition needs confirmation, use the Silk Mark documentation or ask a textile professional to assess a loose inner-seam thread rather than attempting a flame test at home.
Best practice: professional verificationDo not damage your saree or perform flame tests at home. Ask our team for a professional authenticity check.Choosing the right silk
Katan, Georgette, Organza or Tissue?
Recommended
Katan Silk
- Weight
- Medium to heavy, structured
- Drape
- Firm, defined pleats
- Best for
- Weddings, pujas, heirlooms
Everyday festive
Georgette
- Weight
- Light, slightly grainy
- Drape
- Soft and flowy
- Best for
- Parties, day functions
Summer
Organza
- Weight
- Very light, crisp, sheer
- Drape
- Holds its shape
- Best for
- Summer events, receptions
Evening
Tissue Silk
- Weight
- Featherlight, papery
- Drape
- Airy, floats
- Best for
- Engagements, cocktails
Good to know
Questions and delivery
Do you deliver outside India?
Yes. We ship across India and worldwide, including Dubai, the USA, UK, Canada, Australia and Singapore.
Delivery locations (Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru and more)
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How do I know the saree is genuine?
Every Panaya saree is handwoven in Varanasi, GI certified and Silk Mark verified. We can walk you through the checks on a video call.
GI CERTIFIED HANDLOOM · DIRECT FROM VARANASI
We Deliver Banarasi Sarees Across India & Worldwide
Our weavers work from Varanasi, but our sarees travel everywhere. Pick your location below and shop pure Katan, Kora, Tissue and Organza silk Banarasi sarees — packed with care and shipped right to your door.
Delhi NCR
Wedding & Festive Banarasi sarees
Mumbai
Bridal silk sarees, fast shipping
Bengaluru
Pure silk for every occasion
Kolkata
Authentic Varanasi weaves
Hyderabad
Katan & Tissue silk sarees
Chennai
Handwoven bridal collection
Pune
Real zari, GI certified silk
Lucknow
Close to home, quick delivery
Ahmedabad
Festive & wedding silk sarees
Jaipur
Royal weaves, royal city
Chandigarh
Bridal Katan silk sarees
Varanasi
Straight from our looms
Kochi
Coastal weddings, coastal silk
Mysore
Palace city, princely silk
Visakhapatnam
Port city bridal weaves
Vijayawada
Wedding season, festive Katan
Madurai
Temple town, timeless silk
Coimbatore
Textile city, real handloom
Tiruchirappalli
Trichy weddings, pure Katan
Kozhikode
Malabar coast silk delivery
Trivandrum
Kerala weddings, Onam silk
Hubli
North Karnataka silk delivery
Warangal
Telangana weddings, festive silk
Guntur
Andhra brides, bridal Katan
Belgaum
Border city, bridal silk
Nellore
Coastal Andhra, festive weaves
Tiruppur
Textile hub, real Banarasi
Salem
Steel city, silk sarees
Mysuru
Heritage city, royal weaves
Secunderabad
Twin city wedding silk
Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala capital, Onam sarees
Mangalore
Coastal Karnataka, festive silk
Dubai
Banarasi silk for weddings & celebrations
USA
Handwoven sarees shipped across the USA
New York
Wedding & festive Banarasi sarees
New Jersey
Authentic Varanasi silk delivered
California
Banarasi silk for weddings & events
London
Authentic Varanasi weaves delivered
Houston
Bridal & festive Banarasi sarees
United Kingdom
Handwoven sarees shipped across the UK
Canada
Banarasi silk delivered across Canada
Toronto
Wedding & festive Banarasi sarees
Melbourne
Handwoven silk for Australian occasions
Vancouver
Authentic Banarasi sarees delivered
Australia
Banarasi silk shipped across Australia
Singapore
Handwoven Banarasi for weddings & Deepavali
Don't see your city? We ship across India and internationally.
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Where Your Saree Is Born
The Lanes of Varanasi Behind Every Panaya Saree
Your saree is not made in a factory. It is made in a narrow lane, on a hand loom, by a family that has been weaving for generations. Here are the actual mohallas (neighbourhoods) where our karigars live and work.
Lallapura
Known for: Katan silk & zari brocade weaving
One of the oldest weaving lanes in Varanasi. Our Katan silk sarees with heavy zari work come from a small group of looms here, run by families who have woven for over four generations.
"Aapki saree iss gali se aayi hai."
Madanpura
Known for: Tissue silk & fine Jaal patterns
A dense weaving neighbourhood where most homes still have a pit loom in the front room. Our tissue silk and intricate Jaal-pattern sarees are woven here, often taking over a month per piece.
"Aapki saree iss gali se aayi hai."
Alaipura
Known for: Kadwa booti & Tanchoi weaving
An old, historic weaving lane known for the Kadwa technique, where each motif is woven separately by hand instead of being repeated mechanically. Our Kora silk sarees with Kadwa booti work come from here.
"Aapki saree iss gali se aayi hai."
Jaitpura
Known for: Jamdani & brocade weaving
One of the oldest and most historic weaving zones in Varanasi, traditionally known for fine Jamdani and brocade work. Several of our heavier, festive-occasion sarees are woven by families settled in this lane.
"Aapki saree iss gali se aayi hai."
We work directly with karigars in these mohallas — no middlemen, no anonymous factories. When you buy from Panaya, you are buying directly from the family that wove it.
Weaving Praise - Here's Why They Love Us:
★★★★★
Ritika Sharma Verified
Absolutely stunning zari work!
Wore this Katan silk saree at my cousin's wedding and got so many compliments. The zari work is so rich, you can tell it's real handloom 🙏
★★★★★
Ananya Iyer Verified
Worth every rupee
Was skeptical buying a saree online but Panaya proved me wrong. The fabric quality and finishing is bridal-level. Delivered on time too!
★★★★★
Neha Gupta Verified
My mother-in-law was so impressed
Gifted this to my MIL for Karva Chauth. She said it feels exactly like the ones she used to get from Varanasi years ago. Pure silk feel ❤️
★★★★★
Priya Menon Verified
Perfect for festive season
Wore this for Onam celebrations, everyone kept asking where I bought it from! Colours are exactly like the pictures, no surprises.
★★★★★
Simran Kaur Verified
GI certification made me trust them
Loved that they mention GI certification clearly. Got my saree checked by a local weaver too, he confirmed it's genuine Banarasi. Highly recommend!
★★★★★
Kavita Reddy Verified
Second purchase already!
Bought my first saree 3 months back and loved it so much I ordered another one. Packaging is premium and customer support replies fast on WhatsApp.
★★★★★
Deepika Nair Verified
Felt like a queen 👑
This rani pink saree is drop dead gorgeous in person. The drape falls beautifully and the pallu work is so detailed. Worth the price!
★★★★★
Meera Joshi Verified
Beautiful pastel shade
Wanted a subtle color for an evening reception and this pista green was perfect. Lightweight yet rich looking, exactly what I wanted.
★★★★★
Anjali Verma Verified
Tissue silk is so lightweight
Wasn't sure how a tissue silk saree would drape but I'm so pleasantly surprised. Light on the body but rich in look, perfect for summer weddings.
★★★★★
Shreya Kapoor Verified
Exceeded my expectations
Ordered based on pictures and it looked even better in real life. The booti work is so fine and neat. Will definitely order more for my sisters!