A rani-pink Katan silk with a golden contrast pallu, pulled from her own closet after years — and looking as fresh as ever. Mira Rajput just reminded us why a genuine Banarasi is a forever saree.
There's something special about Ganpati season in Mumbai — the dhol, the energy on the streets, the pure joy of it all. When Mira Rajput stepped out for Ganpati celebrations this year, she didn't reach for something new. She chose a handloom Banarasi she's owned for years — a rich rani-pink saree lit up by a golden-yellow pallu — and it looked timeless.
That, quite simply, is the magic of a real handwoven Banarasi. Buy it once, wear it for a lifetime.
The technique behind that colour play has a name, and it's one every saree lover should know: Rangkat.
What Makes a Rangkat Banarasi Saree So Special
Rangkat is the art of weaving different colours into a single saree — panel by panel, joined so precisely on the loom that the body, border, and pallu can each carry their own shade. It's one of the more demanding traditions of Banaras, because every colour change is done by hand, with no shortcuts. The result is a saree that feels dynamic and festive, yet completely timeless.
If Mira's drape caught your eye, we have a similar handwoven Rangkat piece in our collection — in a warm, celebratory dark orange.
Get the Look: Dark Orange Rangkat Katan Silk Handloom Banarasi Saree
Woven in pure Katan silk and finished in the meticulous Kadhua technique — where each motif is woven individually, with no loose floating threads behind the fabric — this saree carries delicate Sona Roopa floral motifs and traditional Konia motifs in gold zari, opening into an elegant Rangkat gold zari pallu.
A few details worth knowing:
- Fabric: 100% pure Katan silk
- Weave: Handwoven Kadhua, with a Rangkat gold-zari pallu
- Motifs: Sona Roopa floral buti and Konia, in gold zari
- Saree length: approx. 5.5 metres | Blouse: approx. 90–100 cm
- Craftsmanship: around 429 hours on the loom | weight approx. 694 gm
- Certified: 100% pure silk, Silk Mark Certified (HSN 5007)
Every piece is Silk Mark Certified for purity, so you can verify its authenticity yourself at silkmarkindia.com — the assurance of real silk, woven directly by weaver families in Varanasi.
Perfect For
Weddings, receptions, bridal celebrations, and the festive season — this is a saree made for the occasions you'll remember.
See the Weave Before You Decide: Live Video Shopping
Want to see the Rangkat pallu and gold zari up close before you buy? Book a Live Video Shopping call with us and we'll walk you through every detail in real time, thread by thread. Whether you're in Delhi or Dubai, London or New Jersey, we bring the looms of Varanasi straight to your screen — so you can choose with complete confidence, wherever you are.
