Its soft, gauzy feel makes cotton the perfect canvas for the dainty motifs of the Banarasi weave. Only the lightest, most sublime cotton is chosen for these saris, often in dreamy pastel tones. These are woven into equally delicate motifs – flower buds slowly unfurling their petals, paisleys composed of infinite loops, twirling vines bursting into bloom, and animals nestling deep in the forest, all rendered in the signature Persian and Mughal styles that make Banarasi saris so distinctive. Highlights of pure gold and silver zari add to the ethereal appeal of these Banarasi cotton saris, making them the garments of choice for elegant summer soirees.