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 maroon handloom crepe Banarasi saree features elegant silver zari khaddi woven stripes throughout, adding texture and visual interest. The saree is further enhanced by an intricate border and pallu, offering a touch of traditional charm. It comes with a matching running blouse piece, perfect for custom tailoring to complete your look.
Key Features:
• Handloom Crepe Khaddi Silk Saree
• Color: Maroon
• Silver Zari Woven Stripes
• Intricate Border and Pallu
• Saree Length: 5.5 meters
• Blouse Material: ±90 cm
• Width: ±44 inches
Delivery within 5-7 business days. For urgent delivery, please contact us.
For additional services like blouse stitching & customization, kindly contact our team at +91 7705012088.
Note: Availing these services makes the product ineligible for exchange or refund.
Perfect for: Traditional gatherings, festive celebrations, and special occasions.
Care Instructions: Dry clean only.
Please Note: Actual color may slightly vary from the image due to photography and lighting conditions.
Styling Tips: Pair this maroon saree with silver jewelry and a matching potli bag for an elegant wedding look.
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: CPS-017
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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.
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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
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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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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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Yes, this maroon crepe khaddi saree is a popular pick for mothers of the bride, sisters of the bride, and senior family members at sangeet, reception, and ceremony events. The deep maroon base reads as appropriately senior and bridal-adjacent, while the crepe khaddi fluid drape is comfortable across long event hours. The silver zari modernises the look beyond traditional gold-zari sarees that older generations typically wear.
Crepe khaddi, used in this maroon saree, is a Banarasi handloom variant where heavily twisted silk yarns produce a textured, fluid, crinkle-like fabric with a softer drape than standard Katan silk. Katan silk is denser and more structured, while crepe khaddi falls closer to the body and is preferred for evening wear where slim silhouettes are desired. For shoppers choosing between Banarasi variants, crepe khaddi is the modern, fluid alternative.
The maroon base and silver zari stripes in this saree style beautifully with diamond, white-gold, or polki jewellery rather than traditional yellow-gold, contrasting cleanly against the warm maroon. For blouse pairing, a contrasting deep emerald, ivory, or silver-grey blouse reads as the most contemporary, while a tone-on-tone maroon blouse keeps the look traditional. For winter evenings, finish with a soft shawl drape; for summer cocktails, a sleeveless blouse keeps the silhouette breathable.
Yes, a striped saree like this maroon crepe khaddi with silver zari stripes is generally easier to style and pair with blouses than a heavy brocade jaal saree, because vertical stripes provide visual structure without dense motif coverage. The stripes elongate the silhouette, pair cleanly with both plain and embellished blouses, and allow more freedom with jewellery choice. For women wanting a saree that styles flexibly, striped Banarasi pieces are a recommended pick.
Yes, silver zari is increasingly preferred by women looking for a contemporary alternative to traditional gold zari, particularly when paired with deep jewel tones like the maroon in this crepe khaddi saree. Silver zari styles beautifully with white-gold, diamond, and platinum jewellery, contrasting cleanly against the warm maroon base. For modern brides and reception guests wanting a less traditional palette, silver zari Banarasi sarees are a stylist-recommended pick.
The maroon handloom crepe khaddi saree with silver zari woven stripes is particularly well suited for cocktail evenings, reception dinners, and sophisticated evening parties where a deep jewel-toned base and silver detailing are preferred over heavy gold work. Crepe silk's signature fluid drape skims the body more closely than structured Katan silk, giving the saree a polished evening-wear silhouette that photographs especially well under chandelier and stage lighting.
The crepe khaddi base in this maroon saree drapes notably softer and lighter than denser Banarasi Katan or Kanjivaram alternatives, making it comfortable for full-evening reception dinners, multi-hour cocktail parties, and formal evening functions. The fluid fall of crepe khaddi reduces pleat-management friction, settles into a slim silhouette, and remains photogenic across long events. For women prioritising comfort alongside richness, crepe khaddi is a stylist-recommended evening pick.
Yes, this maroon crepe khaddi saree is handwoven on traditional Banarasi pit looms using pure silk yarn with silver zari weft for the stripes, with intricate border and pallu detailing. The standard 5.5-metre saree length and approximately 90 cm matching running blouse piece follow conventional Banarasi proportions. Chinaya Banaras's pieces carry Silk Mark certification, the recognised industry assurance of pure silk content for serious handloom Banarasi saree collectors.
Khaddi weaving is a traditional Banarasi technique using heavily twisted silk yarns spun by hand before weaving, which gives the resulting fabric a distinctively textured, slightly crinkled, fluid drape rather than the smooth flat surface of standard silk. Khaddi crepe sarees are valued for their tactile depth and modern drape behaviour, and the technique is recognised within the broader GI-tagged Banarasi handloom tradition. This piece showcases khaddi alongside silver zari striping.
The maroon handloom crepe khaddi saree with silver zari stripes is best suited for reception dinners, cocktail evenings, sangeet ceremonies, anniversary celebrations, Diwali parties, Karwa Chauth, milestone family gatherings, and formal evening events. The deep maroon base reads as auspicious and bridal-adjacent, while the silver zari detailing keeps the look modern. It also works beautifully for mothers of the bride wanting a non-typical reception-day saree.
Silver zari, like the woven stripes on this maroon crepe khaddi saree, can oxidise over time if exposed to humidity or stored improperly. To preserve the silver zari brightness, dry clean only, store the saree folded in soft muslin cloth, avoid plastic-bag storage, and re-fold along different lines every few months to prevent crease damage. With proper care, silver zari Banarasi sarees retain their brightness for many years.
