Banarasi · Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Purple Mushroo Silk Houndstooth
Contemporary Banarasi Weave with Belt
A bold contemporary take on the Banarasi tradition — a rich purple Mushroo silk in a classic houndstooth weave that bridges heritage craft with modern styling. Mushroo is a centuries-old fabric with a lustrous silk face and a soft cotton back, making it surprisingly comfortable to drape. Comes styled with a belt to cinch and define the silhouette. Includes a matching blouse with a complimentary silk back finish.
Fabric
Mushroo Silk
Technique
Houndstooth weave, contemporary
Length
5.5 metres
Blouse
Extra blouse piece included
Colour
Purple
Region
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Mushroo silk has roots in the weaving traditions of Hyderabad and Varanasi — its name comes from the Arabic word for "permitted", as the silk face satisfied the aesthetic desire for luxury while the cotton back made it permissible to wear next to skin. This contemporary houndstooth interpretation brings that centuries-old fabric into a modern wardrobe.
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