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Katan Silk

The purest form of Banarasi weaving — made from tightly twisted mulberry silk threads with real gold zari. Crisp drape, rich sheen, and four generations of handloom mastery from Varanasi.

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Katan Silk

About This Saree — Katan Silk with Cut Work Weave & Jaal Pattern

This Red saree is part of Panaya's Katan Silk Collection. Katan silk is the most prized variety of Banarasi weaving — made from tightly twisted pure mulberry silk threads that give a crisp, structured drape with a natural golden sheen. Red is the most celebrated bridal colour in Indian tradition.

Cut Work (also called Katwa) is a traditional Banarasi weaving technique where extra threads are carefully cut away after weaving, creating a clean, open-work finish. The Jaal pattern is a full-body net-like lattice design — one of the most iconic and grand Banarasi patterns, where the entire surface of the saree is covered in a continuous interlocking web of fine zari or silk motifs.

    • 100% pure mulberry silk
    • Crisp, structured drape
    • Cut Work — clean open weave
    • Jaal — full-body net lattice design
    • GI Tagged — woven in Varanasi
    • Silk Mark certified
    • Handwoven on traditional pit loom

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About This Saree — Katan Silk with Cut Work Weave & Jaal Pattern

This Red saree is part of Panaya's Katan Silk Collection. Katan silk is the most prized variety of Banarasi weaving — made from tightly twisted pure mulberry silk threads that give a crisp, structured drape with a natural golden sheen. Red is the most celebrated bridal colour in Indian tradition.

Cut Work (also called Katwa) is a traditional Banarasi weaving technique where extra threads are carefully cut away after weaving, creating a clean, open-work finish. The Jaal pattern is a full-body net-like lattice design — one of the most iconic and grand Banarasi patterns, where the entire surface of the saree is covered in a continuous interlocking web of fine zari or silk motifs.

    • 100% pure mulberry silk
    • Crisp, structured drape
    • Cut Work — clean open weave
    • Jaal — full-body net lattice design
    • GI Tagged — woven in Varanasi
    • Silk Mark certified
    • Handwoven on traditional pit loom
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About This Saree — Katan Silk with Cut Work Weave & Jaal Pattern

This Red saree is part of Panaya's Katan Silk Collection. Katan silk is the most prized variety of Banarasi weaving — made from tightly twisted pure mulberry silk threads that give a crisp, structured drape with a natural golden sheen. Red is the most celebrated bridal colour in Indian tradition.

Cut Work (also called Katwa) is a traditional Banarasi weaving technique where extra threads are carefully cut away after weaving, creating a clean, open-work finish. The Jaal pattern is a full-body net-like lattice design — one of the most iconic and grand Banarasi patterns, where the entire surface of the saree is covered in a continuous interlocking web of fine zari or silk motifs.

    • 100% pure mulberry silk
    • Crisp, structured drape
    • Cut Work — clean open weave
    • Jaal — full-body net lattice design
    • GI Tagged — woven in Varanasi
    • Silk Mark certified
    • Handwoven on traditional pit loom