1. No Traders in Between
Every Chinaya piece comes directly from our own manufacturing unit and Karigars Hub in Varanasi. No traders, no aggregators, no middlemen adding margin. You pay for the craft — not the supply chain.
This Black Katan Silk fabric features a smooth, lustrous weave. The body showcases a gold zari woven ethnic jaal with sonarupa floral butas. This fabric offers a rich drape and sheen.
Shipping : We generally** ship pan-India within 5–10 working days and internationally within 2–3 weeks. Enjoy free domestic shipping on prepaid orders above ₹5,000, and free international shipping above ₹1,00,000. Orders are dispatched Monday–Saturday; tracking details are shared via email or WhatsApp. COD is available domestically for orders up to ₹30,000.
Exchange Policy : Your satisfaction matters to us. Should you wish to exchange a product, kindly reach out within 24 hours of delivery at
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with your order details and images. Items must be returned unused, in original packaging with all tags intact, within 7 days of delivery. We offer a credit note valid for one year or exchange or same or same value product. Return shipping is borne by the customer. Customised and stitched-to-order pieces are not eligible for exchange. Exchanges are subject to stock availability.
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2. Craft Vocabulary
Every listing names the exact weave technique — kadhwa, rangkat, meenakari, jamdani, tanchoi. A buyer who understands what they own, values it differently. We don't just sell you a saree. We want you to know it.
3. Women-Led
The Banarasi trade has historically been run by men. Chinaya Banaras was founded and led by Namrata Agrawal — a woman who wears these sarees. Built with a buyer's instinct, not a trader's margin. That difference shows.
4. Generational Craft
For 48 years, we've worked with the same Banarasi weaving families — watching their children learn the loom. That continuity keeps the craft consistent in ways no new brand can replicate quickly.
5. Customisation & Stitching
From fabric to finished garment, everything happens under our roof. Our in-house tailors stitch to your exact measurements. On select designs, colour customisation is available — worked directly through our manufacturing unit.
Let customers speak for us
Dr S
Beautiful material! Absolutely loved it
Texture and feel of the material was very good. Loved it
Deep Purple Raw Silk Fabric with Gold Zari Meenakari Frames
Saumya Goyal Agrawal
Amazing material, authentic banarsi
Chinaya Banaras
Madhavi Siva
A real Banarasi sari carries centuries of craft, and you can feel it the moment you hold one. Chinaya Banaras has that feeling.
My sari is beautifully woven. The zari work is fine and even, the silk drapes softly, and the colours are rich without being loud. You can tell it was made by skilled karigars in Varanasi, not in a factory somewhere else. It was also reassuring to know the silk is Silk Mark certified.
When I wore it, [to a wedding / festival / family function], I got so many compliments, and people asked where it was from.
Thank you, Chinaya Banaras, for keeping this heritage alive and making it so easy to own a piece of it. I'll definitely be back
Madhu, tiny twig
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srishti mandaar
Stunning collection and great quality. And the founder is so friendly and open to share recommendations.
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nikhil goel
Gifted one of their Saree to my wife and she loved it. The quality is amazing and the detail to craftsmanship is unmatched. On a lighter note, now after I gifted her the Saree, I get my favourite food for dinner everyday.
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Aman Kandwal
Gifted my mom a saree from Chinaya Banaras. She absolutely loved it. The quality is top notch and so are the designs.
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Kunal Singh
One of the best gifts I ever gave my mum. She doesn't skip a beat telling everyone how I, his son, a man, has a eye on what a good saree should be like. And honestly I don't. I just picked one that the website suggested and whose colour I liked. Thank you to the people behind chinaya for letting me get major brownie points from my mum.
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bhavesh dholiya
Best quality
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rima patel
Amazing store with tremendous collection.
The designs the verity of collection was commendable. Staff was very experienced. The rates are resonable. Any day better then big names.
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Ankita Bajaj
Pink Raw Silk Saree with Banarasi Rangkat Floral Leheriya
The pink color is very pretty and the wave pattern with flowers looks so fresh.
Pink Raw Silk Saree with Banarasi Rangkat Floral Leheriya
Sudha Iyer
Black Katan Silk Saree with Gold Zari Geometric Jaal
Black katan silk saree with gold pattern all over looks so classy. Fabric is of really good quality and the gold work is very fine. Worth every money
Black Katan Silk Saree with Gold Zari Geometric Jaal
Lata Desai
Purple Raw Silk Saree with Antique Zari Aghanya Motifs
Purple color is rich and the antique gold gives it a very traditional feel.
Purple Raw Silk Saree with Antique Zari Aghanya Motifs
Monika Bhatt
Black Georgette Khaddi Silk Saree with Silver Zari Geometric
Silver on black always looks sharp and this saree proves it. The pattern is clean and modern.
Black Georgette Khaddi Silk Saree with Silver Zari Geometric
Tina Mehra
Black Georgette Khaddi Saree with Gold Zari Polka Dots
Polka dots on a saree is such a fun idea. The gold dots on black look very stylish. Light fabric and easy to wear for long hours.
Black Georgette Khaddi Saree with Gold Zari Polka Dots
Savita Chaudhary
Black Cotton Silk Banarasi Saree with Ganga Jamuna Border
Black saree with this kind of border is a classic look. Good quality and easy to drape.
Black Cotton Silk Banarasi Saree with Ganga Jamuna Border
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Yes, this black Katan silk fabric with gold zari ethnic jaal is an excellent base for a festive or bridal-adjacent outfit. Katan is pure woven silk with a firm, rich body, so it holds structure beautifully when stitched into a saree, suit, or lehenga. The all-over gold zari jaal gives it a grand, ready-for-celebration character straight off the loom.
You can, as an unstitched Katan silk length it is versatile enough to become a stitched saree, a kurta or suit, a lehenga panel, or a statement blouse, depending on how much you buy and your tailor's guidance. This flexibility makes it ideal for anyone who wants a custom, one-of-a-kind festive piece built around the gold zari jaal rather than a ready garment.
Katan silk is more structured and durable than softer silks like Chanderi or soft silk, holding crisp pleats and a firm drape that suits grand, formal silhouettes. Where softer silks fall fluidly, Katan gives shape and body, which is why it is preferred for statement sarees and structured suits. The black base with gold zari jaal reinforces that rich, formal character.
It can be, choosing unstitched Katan silk fabric lets you control the silhouette, fit, and finishing, which is ideal when you want a genuinely unique festive piece. Compared with a ready garment, this gives you creative freedom over neckline, blouse cut, or drape style. The gold zari ethnic jaal on a black base offers a luxe canvas that tailors can shape into a personalised design.
An outfit stitched from this black-and-gold Katan silk is best suited for weddings, receptions, festive evenings, and formal celebrations where a rich, structured look is welcome. The all-over gold zari jaal reads opulent under event lighting, making it appropriate for grand occasions. Whether made into a saree or a suit, it lends itself to statement dressing at high-celebration functions.
Yes, Katan silk is a traditional choice for bridal and reception dressing because of its rich body and durability, and the dramatic black base with gold zari jaal gives it a striking, celebratory feel. Stitched into a lehenga, saree, or heavily draped suit, it can hold its own at a reception or wedding evening, especially when paired with bold gold jewellery.
Katan silk is woven from pure, tightly twisted silk yarns, giving it a firm, lustrous body that lasts for years. Here it carries an all-over gold zari jaal, an intricate net-like lattice pattern woven across the fabric, which requires skilled handloom work. That combination of a durable pure-silk base and detailed zari weaving is what makes it a premium, heirloom-worthy material.
A jaal is an interconnected, net-like or lattice pattern that repeats across the fabric, and here it is woven in gold zari over the black Katan silk. Because the jaal covers the full length, an outfit made from it looks richly detailed from every angle. This all-over woven treatment is more intricate than scattered butis and gives the fabric its grand, ornate presence.
Yes, black with gold zari is a highly reusable colour combination that pairs with almost any jewellery and contrast, so an outfit made from this fabric is easy to accessorise. Bold gold pieces enhance the zari jaal, while contemporary jewellery can modernise it. That versatility means whatever silhouette you stitch, it remains adaptable across multiple festive and formal looks.
It is, Katan silk is prized for its strength and longevity, so an outfit made from it can be worn and restyled across many festive seasons with proper dry cleaning and careful storage. The woven gold zari jaal holds its shine over time. This durability makes it a worthwhile investment fabric for a statement piece you intend to keep and re-wear.
For a grand occasion, let the black-and-gold Katan silk lead with a clean, structured silhouette, whether a pleated saree or a straight-cut suit, and pair with bold gold jewellery to echo the zari jaal. Add heels and a sleek hairstyle to keep the look elevated. Minimal contrast lets the intricate gold lattice remain the focal point under celebration lighting.
