This handwoven Banarasi saree is built around a deep, inky black body that allows the brocade elements to stand out with dramatic clarity. The field remains largely unornamented, punctuated only by restrained koniya butas placed at the corners, giving the saree a composed, almost architectural balance. The black has a dense, matte depth that works as a deliberate canvas rather than a backdrop.

The focus shifts decisively to the shikargah border and pallu. A narrow shikargah border runs along the edges, introducing narrative detail without overwhelming the body. The pallu expands into a richly worked shikargah composition with large paisley forms inlaid with animal and bird motifs—tigers, peacocks, and elephants—woven in gold zari with controlled accents of green, rust, teal, and red. The detailing is intricate but disciplined, typical of kadhuan weaving, where each motif holds its form with sharp definition. This is a saree meant for evening weddings, formal receptions, or ceremonial occasions where depth, storytelling, and gravitas take precedence over surface shimmer.

• Color: Deep black with gold zari and multicolour highlights

• Design: Minimal body with koniya butas; shikargah border and narrative shikargah pallu with paisleys and animal motifs

• Composition: Pure Katan silk with zari

• Weave: Handwoven Kadhuan Banarasi brocade