Banarasi saree blouse design photos
2 of the 8 designs have a photo so far; the others are described in the table.
Blouse pattern for Banarasi saree
- Heavy brocade saree: plain neck in the saree's own brocade, piping only. Let the weave lead.
- Lighter Banarasi georgette or silk: a boat or square neck in contrast silk, with the detail on the back.
- Jewellery: a high collar neck competes with a heavy necklace; choose a round, U or square neck if you will wear one.
- Lining: brocade has floats of zari on the inside that scratch, so line the blouse in cotton or soft silk.
Banarasi saree contrast blouse
Pick the contrast from the saree itself: the zari (gold or silver), the colour of the motifs, or the border. A maroon Banarasi with a gold or cream blouse, or a blue Banarasi with a silver-grey blouse, keeps the pairing tied to the weave. A plain contrast blouse also frees the neck and sleeves; see back neck blouse designs for open backs that suit plain silk.
Banarasi material blouse designs
A blouse cut from Banarasi brocade bought by the metre turns a plain silk, chiffon, georgette or organza saree into a festive one. Keep the saree plain and the blouse shape structured: a square or boat neck, elbow sleeves, and a square or pot neck back. If you only have a small brocade piece, use it for the sleeves and border on a plain silk body.
Wedding Banarasi blouse designs
For the ceremony, the saree's own brocade with a round, U or collar neck and elbow or full sleeves. For the reception, keep the front simple and choose a pot neck, dori or deep U back. Check the blouse piece against the blouse fabric calculator before you pick long sleeves. For Kanjivaram and Mysore silk blouses, see blouse designs for silk sarees.
See your Banarasi saree draped before you choose the blouse
Upload a photo of your saree fabric and see it draped as a saree, then decide between a matching and a contrast blouse.
Try saree visualizationBanarasi blouse questions
Should I use a matching or contrast blouse for a Banarasi saree?
Both work. A blouse in the saree’s own brocade is the traditional bridal choice; a plain silk blouse in a colour taken from the zari or motifs looks more modern and leaves room for a different neck or sleeve.
What is the best neckline for a Banarasi wedding blouse?
A round or U neck with thin piping, or a high collar neck for winter weddings. For the reception, keep the front simple and move the detail to the back: a pot neck, dori or deep U back.
Can I add embroidery to a Banarasi blouse?
Keep it light. Brocade is already patterned, so heavy embroidery on top looks crowded; a row of pearls on the neckline or zardosi at the corners of a square neck is enough.
How much does it cost to stitch a Banarasi blouse?
We do not publish stitching prices; they depend on your tailor, your city and the work. Brocade needs lining and careful seam finishing, so ask your tailor to quote for the exact design.
Is the blouse piece with my Banarasi saree enough?
Check before you choose the design. Measure the blouse piece that came with the saree and compare it with the metres the blouse fabric calculator gives for your bust and sleeve; long or full sleeves may need extra brocade or a contrast fabric.
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