You can go to any corner of the country, from North to South, East to West. The culture of every place will be different, the food will change, the language will change, but one thing that you will find everywhere is Banarasi saree. This saree is not just a garment, but a symbol of India’s heritage.

The weaving art of Banaras, in whose threads the fragrance of history and the glimpse of the Mughal era is still felt, is as relevant today as it was centuries ago.

It is said that if a girl does not have a Banarasi saree in her wedding, then her attire is considered incomplete. And this is not said just like that, because every thread of this saree has the glow of hard work, tradition and workmanship which has been passed down for generations.

There is no exact document as to when this magic of silk started in Banaras, but it is certain that weaving resides in every vein of this place. There was a time when the son of a weaver became a weaver, the son of a dyer became a dyer. This art was not taught, but was inherited. And this legacy is keeping the Banarasi saree alive even today.

It would not be wrong if Mughal Emperor Akbar is called the greatest patron of art. During his period, Banarasi saree got royal status. It is said that Akbar and his son Jahangir patronized this art. It is also said that the women of the Mughal harem used to wear Banarasi sarees, on which zari work was done with fine gold and silver threads.

This is the reason that even today the influence of Islamic patterns and Persian lattice is visible on Banarasi saree. Then came the era of the British. This art suffered huge losses in the race for machines. The looms of many weavers became silent. But Banaras did not accept defeat. The weavers kept it alive with their skills.

Gradually this saree reached the common people. Once upon a time, this saree was the pride of only queens and begums, today it is a part of the wardrobe of women of every class. Today Banarasi sarees come in four major categories – pure silk (Katan), organza (Kora), georgette and shattir. Of these, pure silk is the most popular.

This year’s kaftan has made a big comeback in partywear fashion. While earlier it was worn only for brunch or casual events, now it has become the new trend for weddings and festivals. This time on Diwali, actress Sargun Mehta caught everyone’s attention by wearing a golden kaftan.

This Diwali outfit by Sargun Mehta had fringed hem and glitzy embellishments. Whereas Sobhita Dhulipala looked royal in a violet velvet kaftan. Her look with deep neckline and embroidered yoke is being considered the perfect inspiration for a winter wedding.

This time on Diwali, celebs also said goodbye to traditional blouses and they were replaced by corsets, waistcoats and jackets. Khushi Kapoor’s look with fuchsia satin waistcoat set and printed trousers was absolutely stylish and unique. Whereas Suhana Khan yesterday also gave no direction to modern ethnic fashion by wearing a multicolored lehenga with a corset blouse.

Apart from these, Banarasi fabric has always been considered traditional and a symbol of royalty, but this time it has also got a modern twist. This time on Diwali, Shloka Mehta has surprised everyone by wearing Banarasi brocade pants and sleeveless jacket.

Apart from Shloka Mehta, Sonam Kapoor’s redesigned Banarasi saree look is considered to be a great example of experimentation in ethnic fashion.

This time in the festive season, not only dark colors but also soft pastel colors made their place. Alia Bhatt gave a simple but royal look with pink chikankari kurti and pistachio shade lungi. Whereas Ananya Pandey’s turquoise lehenga set was refreshing and giving perfect winter wedding outfit inspiration.

Apart from this, the most dominating trend this time has been red supremacy. Priyanka Chopra, Pooja Hegde, Genelia D’Souza and Deepika Padukone adopted this hue in different styles and showed that red is perfect not only for brides but also for every bridesmaid and guest.

This time on Diwali, Priyanka’s red spaghetti straps kurta set was classy and non-bridal, while Pooja’s 3D embroidered peplum look was giving bold and festival vibes.

On this day, all the mothers-in-law give sargi and suhaag items to their daughters-in-law. Daughter-in-laws also take blessings from their mother-in-law in return and give her gifts.

In such a situation, if you are also thinking of giving a great gift to your mother-in-law, then you can gift her a beautiful saree.

What can be a better gift than a saree on Karva Chauth? You can also give any color and design of your choice to your mother-in-law.

Red color is very auspicious for married women. In such a situation, you can also give a red silk saree to your mother-in-law. She will love the shine and beautiful red color of the fabric of this golden border saree.

If your mother-in-law is also fond of Banarasi sarees, then you can also gift her a royal style Banarasi saree. This wonderful design will make anyone happy

Make your mother-in-law a little modern this Karva Chauth and gift her this stylish chiffon saree. Your mother-in-law will like its soft cloth and stone work so much that she will never scold you again.

It is also your responsibility to dress your mother-in-law in a royal and classy manner. For this, this Karva Chauth, give her this excellent quality wavelet saree. Its wine and red shade looks really classy.

Apart from this, if you are thinking of giving them something different, then you can also give them this famous Bandhani saree of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Its color and design will make their Karva Chauth very special.