Steel Grey Katan Silk Banarasi Saree – Kadwa Flower Booti Red Border

Steel Grey Katan with a Bold Red Border
SKU-11624

Steel grey and red are an unexpected pairing that works beautifully: cool, modern grey lifted by a bold, traditional red. This Steel Grey Katan Silk Banarasi Saree – Kadwa Flower Booti Red Border is woven with kadwa flower bootis and finished with a red border, a combination that feels both contemporary and rooted. It reaches you through The Panaya, Kamalya Textiles' Varanasi label. For the woman who likes her heritage with a modern edge, it suits receptions, festive evenings and formal celebrations.

The Fabric: Katan Silk

Katan silk is known for its strength and smoothness, both thanks to the twisted silk yarn it is woven from. It holds intricate weaving well, which is why the finest Banarasi techniques are so often worked on katan. At 507 g, this saree is light and graceful, and the soft sheen gives steel grey a polished, almost metallic finish. See more of this fabric in our Katan silk Banarasi sarees collection.

The Craftsmanship: Kadwa Flower Booti & Red Border

The flower bootis on this saree are woven in Kadwa, Red Border, which explains much of its value: every flower is woven individually, with its thread worked only inside the motif and locked into the base fabric. There are no cut threads on the back, so the bootis are durable and neat on both sides, but the process takes considerably longer than cutwork. The red border adds a strong, celebratory frame. Explore more kadwa sarees in our Kadwa Banarasi sarees collection. To see the kadwa finish and the red border on camera, message us on WhatsApp or book a video call.

Design & Colour Story

Steel grey is cool, sophisticated and very modern, and the red border brings warmth and tradition to it. Together they create a striking contrast that feels fresh without losing its Indian soul. It is a saree that stands out quietly, through colour and craft rather than shine. Compare more colour combinations in our Banarasi sarees collection.

Occasion & Styling Guide

• Wedding & Pre-Wedding Ceremonies: Wear it to a wedding reception, a ring ceremony or a cocktail night for a look that feels polished and different. Pair it with a red blouse to echo the border, and ruby or kundan jewellery.
• Festive Celebrations & Puja: For Diwali parties, Durga Puja evenings or a festive dinner, grey and red make a memorable pairing. Add gold jhumkas and a red lip.
• Traditional Family Gatherings: For a formal family event, an anniversary celebration or a dinner with relatives, keep it polished with a sleek bun and a single pair of statement earrings.

Product Specifications

The Panaya Promise: Authenticity Guaranteed

The Panaya by Kamalya Textiles is rooted in Varanasi's Banarasi tradition and works with fourth-generation karigars. We describe each saree only with the details we have confirmed, and we are always happy to answer questions about a piece before you order. To learn more about our work, you can read our Banarasi saree guide for Varanasi.

Heritage Care & Storage Instructions

• Cleaning: Dry clean only, using a cleaner experienced with silk sarees.
• Storage: Store folded in a soft muslin or cotton cloth. Avoid plastic covers.
• Maintenance: Refold along different lines every few months to protect the creases. Keep away from damp, direct sunlight and perfume. Apply perfume before draping, never directly on the saree.
  

  
  Saree Length: 5.5 metres | Blouse Piece: 1 metre included | Width: 1.1 metres

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