Tanchoi Weaves

Tanchoi Banarasi Sarees — Fine Multi-Colour Weaving with a Smooth, Embroidered-Look Surface

Tanchoi is a Banarasi weaving technique in which extra weft threads in multiple colours — typically up to five — are woven into the fabric to create dense, all-over patterns without using additional zari for the motifs. The result is a smooth, satin-like surface with an embroidered appearance, and, distinctively, a clean reverse with no long thread floats. Tanchoi is woven onto several silk bases; in this collection you'll find Tanchoi on pure silk, Satin Tanchoi, and Katan Silk Tanchoi. Motifs are usually florals, birds, peacocks, and parrots. Every saree is Silk Mark certified, billed under HSN Code 5007, and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Prices range from roughly ₹20,000 to ₹47,000. Examine the surface texture and smooth reverse via live WhatsApp video shopping before you buy.

What Makes Tanchoi a Distinct Weave

Tanchoi is defined by its weft: instead of creating motifs with supplementary zari (as in brocade or Shikargah), Tanchoi uses multiple coloured silk weft threads — often up to five colours — woven densely into a single or double warp to build the pattern from colour alone. Because these extra weft threads are integrated into the weave rather than floated across the back, a genuine Tanchoi saree has a smooth reverse with no loose floats, and a surface that looks and feels almost embroidered despite being entirely woven. This gives Tanchoi sarees its signature satiny, varnished texture. Historically, Tanchoi weaving is associated with both Gujarat (Surat) and Varanasi; the Banarasi Tanchoi in this collection is handwoven in Varanasi, with some pieces incorporating a fine gold zari thread alongside the silk wefts (Zari Tanchoi).

Base Fabrics, Drape & Best Occasions

Tanchoi in this collection is woven onto three bases, each with a slightly different character. Satin Tanchoi has a glossy, smooth finish and a fluid drape, well suited to receptions, festive evenings, and formal occasions. Pure-silk Tanchoi carries the classic satiny Tanchoi texture with a soft, comfortable fall. Katan Silk Tanchoi combines the technique with the firmer, more traditional Katan base, giving more body and a richer, more ceremonial finish suited to weddings. Across all three, the dense multi-colour weave and smooth surface make Tanchoi a versatile, easy-to-drape choice that reads as festive without heavy zari weight.

Authenticity Assurance & Easy Exchanges

Every saree at Sacred Weaves is Silk Mark certified (verifiable at silkmarkindia.com), handwoven on traditional pit looms by artisans in Varanasi, and billed under HSN Code 5007 confirming pure silk. Each order includes a certificate of authenticity, and every piece is inspected before dispatch. If a saree arrives damaged or incorrect, our exchange and return policy makes it straightforward to raise a request.

Care & Storage

Tanchoi silk sarees should be dry cleaned to protect the fine multi-colour weft and satin surface. Store wrapped in muslin or soft cotton cloth rather than plastic, and refold along different lines periodically to avoid permanent creases. If ironing is needed, use a steam iron on low heat, or place a soft cotton cloth between the iron and the fabric, since silk is heat-sensitive and Tanchoi's smooth surface can mark under direct high heat.

Shop with Confidence

Live Video Shopping — see the woven surface, the multi-colour detail, and the smooth reverse over WhatsApp video before you buy, the same as examining the saree at a weaver's loom in Varanasi. Custom blouse stitching is available with select pieces. Each design is typically available in limited stock.

Tanchoi at a glance