Top designers to revive lost glory of Banarasi saris

The project, an initiative of BJP leader and designer Shaina NC, is likely to help the original sari make a comeback, replacing the Chinese and Japanese silk in market.

Written by Liz Mathew 
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New Delhi | May 19, 2015 01:31 IST


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 The designers are expected to set up factories in Varanasi.

In an effort to revive the lost glory of Banarasi saris, a few top designers in the country have come forward to work with different weaver clusters in Varanasi to create exclusive silk saris which will be showcased in national and international stores.

The project, an initiative of BJP leader and designer Shaina NC, is likely to help the original sari make a comeback, replacing the Chinese and Japanese silk in the Banarasi sari market.