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.
Exude understated sophistication with this tissue silk saree featuring a woven solid silver texture. The shimmering fabric adds a touch of elegance to every fold. Complete with a matching handwork katadana embellished stitched blouse piece, this ensemble offers effortless grace and style. Perfect for special occasions or celebrations, this saree promises to make you the center of attention with its timeless beauty and refined detailing, ensuring you radiate charm and allure with every step.
Colour: Grey
Pattern: Solid
Work: Embellished
Fabric: Tissue Silk
Occasion: Party / Festive / Wedding Wear
Care: Dry Clean Only
Made in India
Please Note: Actual color may slightly vary from the image.
Length of the saree: 5.5 meters
Length of blouse: 1 meter
Shipping Time: 5- 7days. For urgent delivery kindly contact us.
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
chinayaonline@gmail.com
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.
SKU: CSR-1350
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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
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Saumya Goyal Agrawal
Amazing material, authentic banarsi
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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
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The pink color is very pretty and the wave pattern with flowers looks so fresh.
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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
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Purple Raw Silk Saree with Antique Zari Aghanya Motifs
Purple color is rich and the antique gold gives it a very traditional feel.
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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.
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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.
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Savita Chaudhary
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Black saree with this kind of border is a classic look. Good quality and easy to drape.
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FAQs
Yes, this saree is a strong recommendation for engagement-ceremony guest looks, especially in metropolitan and destination engagement contexts where the dress code reads modern. The grey base sits respectfully short of competing with the bride's outfit, the tissue silk shimmer adds the celebratory signal expected at engagements, and the saree pairs equally well with diamond, polki, or modern minimalist jewellery, giving guests styling flexibility based on the overall family aesthetic.
Yes, this grey tissue silk saree restyles beautifully across multiple events through blouse, jewellery, and drape changes. Paired with a deep maroon velvet blouse and polki jewellery it reads classical; with a black halter blouse and diamonds it reads modern editorial; with a printed contrast blouse it reads fashion-forward. The neutral grey base is what enables this versatility, which is why it is recommended for women building a multi-event wedding-season wardrobe.
This tissue silk saree is among the lightest in the Banaras handloom family, often weighing meaningfully less than katan or tanchoi sarees, which makes it comfortable to drape across an entire evening of standing, dining, and dancing. The lightweight body does not strain the shoulder where the pallu rests, and the saree warms gently against the skin without overheating, which is why it is preferred for indoor cocktail receptions and venue-hopping wedding evenings.
On Banaras handlooms, weavers thread metallic-coated zari or silver wires into the warp alongside the fine silk yarns, creating a base fabric that catches light across its full surface. Motifs are then introduced through coordinated lifting of pattern frames, often kept deliberately subtle on tissue silk to preserve the fabric's minimalist character. The technique requires significant skill because tissue silk is delicate to weave, which is why master weavers in Banaras are entrusted with these sarees.
Tissue silk is woven with a metallic warp or weft that gives it a soft sheen and feather-light body, unlike satin, which is heavier and more reflective, or organza, which is crisper and translucent. Tissue silk drapes more fluidly than organza and reads more contemporary than satin, which is why it has become the preferred saree fabric for modern cocktail dressing, especially among brides looking for a refined reception saree distinct from their bridal lehenga.
Yes, this saree was worn by Isha Borah and reads as one of the more celebrity-inspired modern drapes in the Banarasi tissue category. Its understated grey palette, woven metallic shimmer, and minimalist motif treatment align with the editorial styling preferences of newer-generation Indian celebrities and influencers. Women who want a saree that photographs like a magazine shoot but holds heritage handloom value at its core often pick tissue silk drapes like this one.
Yes, this tissue silk saree is significantly easier to manage than a heavy zardozi or katan saree, which is why it is often recommended for first-time saree wearers, NRI guests, and brides who want a lightweight reception drape after their heavier wedding outfit. The featherweight tissue body pleats easily, the pallu falls without heavy pinning, and the saree does not require shapewear or stiff petticoats to hold structure across a full evening of standing and dancing.
This saree performs especially well in AC indoor venues, banquet hall receptions, and outdoor evening events from October through March, where the lightweight tissue silk feels refreshing rather than insulating. In peak summer outdoor afternoons it can read slightly delicate, but in evening monsoon, winter, and early-spring outdoor settings it photographs beautifully under string lights, golden-hour, and curated lighting setups, which is why it is favoured for destination wedding receptions and rooftop cocktail evenings.
Yes, this grey woven tissue silk saree is one of the more recommended drapes for cocktail receptions, wedding after-parties, sangeet evenings, and reception dinners where the dress code calls for refined glamour without traditional bridal weight. The tissue silk picks up evening and stage lighting beautifully, the grey base reads modern and distinctive against the usual pastel and jewel-tone crowd, and the saree photographs editorially in both ambient and flash conditions.
Woven tissue silk is a featherweight handloom silk fabric created using fine silk and metallic-coated threads in the warp or weft, producing a soft metallic sheen across the surface. Its premium status comes from the difficulty of weaving such light fabric on traditional Banaras pit looms, the use of higher-grade silk yarns, and the limited production output. Tissue silk sarees are increasingly favoured by collectors and celebrities for their balance of heritage and modern minimalism.
The saree is best suited for cocktail receptions, wedding after-parties, sangeet evenings, intimate engagement dinners, brand and milestone celebrations, gallery openings, modern Diwali soirées, and editorial photoshoot contexts. Its grey tone and tissue silk shimmer make it especially appropriate for venues with mood lighting and curated styling, which is why it appears frequently in stylist mood boards for modern Indian wedding receptions and celebrity-style guest looks.
