Dark Green Katan Silk Saree — Cut Work

About This Saree

This is a profoundly elegant Dark Green Katan Silk Banarasi Saree (SKU 8436) intricately woven using the classic Cut Work technique. It is handwoven in Varanasi by master artisans, blending centuries-old weaving traditions with a deeply auspicious and grounding color palette.

Katan Silk is a tightly twisted, pure mulberry silk renowned for its exceptional strength and luxurious finish. It gives the saree a beautifully firm body, a clean, graceful drape, and a natural, understated sheen. It is one of the finest silks used in Banarasi weaving, ensuring the fabric possesses the structural integrity needed to support rich, continuous zari work.

The Cut Work technique is a celebrated Banarasi craft where motifs are woven continuously across the width of the fabric. Once off the loom, the loose floating threads on the reverse are meticulously clipped away by hand, leaving a sharply defined, intricately textured pattern on the front. Set against a deep Dark Green ground—evocative of lush, ancient forests—the gold zari work shines with spectacular, high-contrast brilliance. Dark Green is a color steeped in cultural significance, symbolizing life, fertility, and new beginnings. It provides a striking backdrop that makes every floral and geometric detail stand out with clarity, resulting in a drape that is both immensely regal and rooted in tradition.

• 100% pure mulberry Katan silk

• Firm, elegant drape with a natural sheen

• Classic Cut Work weave — meticulously hand-clipped reverse

• Deep, auspicious Dark Green base — regal and grounding

• High-contrast gold zari creating a beautifully defined texture

• GI Tagged — authentically woven in Varanasi

• Silk Mark certified for purity

• Handwoven on traditional handlooms

• Lasts 20–30 years with proper care

Dark Green Katan Silk Saree — Cut Work — Panaya Heritage

SKU 8436 is a majestic and highly versatile piece within Panaya's Katan Silk Banarasi Saree collection. This Dark Green saree champions the time-honored Cut Work weaving technique, where golden threads form continuous, breathtaking patterns across a rich, earthy silk canvas.

Dark Green holds a revered space in the traditional Indian wardrobe. It is an exceptionally flattering hue that brings a natural, grounded elegance to any occasion. It is a quintessential choice for Mehendi ceremonies, festive pujas, and winter weddings. Paired effortlessly with antique gold, traditional temple jewelry, or contrasting ruby accents, this saree creates an unforgettable, striking silhouette. The Cut Work detailing adds a rich layer of heritage charm, ensuring a look that is both culturally profound and undeniably glamorous.

Every Katan Silk saree from Panaya is handwoven in Varanasi by master weavers carrying generations of craft knowledge. All sarees carry the GI (Geographical Indication) tag and the Silk Mark certification issued by the Government of India.