{"product_id":"purple-banarasi-style-art-silk-suit","title":"Purple Banarasi Style Art Silk Suit","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePurple Banarasi Style Art Silk Suit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a purple lightweight art silk suit with woven zari in the Banarasi manner, supplied as a 3-piece set with a contrast bottom and a full-width printed dupatta. It is stitchable to your own measurement up to size 5XL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShirt\u003c\/strong\u003e — lightweight art silk with woven zari, 2.5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom\u003c\/strong\u003e — contrast, 2.5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDupatta\u003c\/strong\u003e — full-width printed, 2.5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3-piece unstitched set, 7.5 metres in total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWoven zari, not printed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanarasi refers to the brocade weaving tradition of Varanasi, where zari threads are woven into the cloth on the loom rather than printed or stitched on afterwards. The technique is what defines it: the metallic pattern is part of the fabric's structure, not applied to its surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe zari on this shirt is genuinely woven, which is why we call it Banarasi-style. What it is not is silk — the fabric is art silk, and we say so rather than letting the word sit unexamined on the page. \u003cstrong\u003eYou are buying the weave, not the fibre.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy woven matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference shows in wear. A printed metallic pattern sits on the surface and dulls or flakes over time. A woven zari is structural — it catches light from the thread itself, it holds its definition after years of folding, and you can feel the raised pattern with your fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the main reason a woven piece costs more than a printed one, and the main reason it lasts. At this price, on art silk, it is an unusually good way to own genuinely woven work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA lightweight Banarasi-style suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe art silk here is light rather than heavy, and that changes what the suit is for. Traditional Banarasi weaves are substantial — beautiful, but the kind of thing you are aware of wearing by the end of an evening, and too warm for a long Indian function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis carries the woven zari on a light cloth instead. It drapes closer to the body, it moves as you move, and it stays comfortable through a full evening. If you have ever admired a Banarasi and then not worn it because it felt like too much, this is the version that gets worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePurple with gold\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple is not the colour most people picture when they think of Banarasi — the tradition leans towards deep reds, maroons and jewel greens. But gold zari on purple is one of the strongest pairings in the whole palette: the warmth of the metal against the coolness of the purple makes both read more clearly than either would alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also means you will not be wearing what everyone else is wearing at the same function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThree treatments in one set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a matching three-piece. The shirt carries the woven zari, the bottom is a contrast colour, and the dupatta is printed across its full width rather than carrying a border with a plain centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives the finished suit more depth than a single-fabric set — and because the contrast is built into the design, the pieces already coordinate without you sourcing anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to wear it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA festive piece, and an evening one in particular — woven zari catches light, and it comes alive under lamps in a way it cannot in flat daylight. It suits a wedding function, a sangeet, a reception, an engagement, a Diwali or Karva Chauth evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStitching this suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe suit is supplied unstitched, so the neckline, sleeve length and fit are yours to decide. It can be stitched up to size 5XL. A lightweight fabric takes a flowing cut particularly well — an A-line or a longer straight shirt works with the drape rather than against it. With woven zari, decide with your tailor before cutting where you want the pattern to fall, since it is built into the cloth. StudioJazz offers a stitching service; share what you have in mind and we will discuss it with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry clean only. Zari is metallic thread and tarnishes with moisture and perfume — let perfume dry fully before dressing, store the suit in a cloth bag rather than plastic, and never iron directly over the zari. Fold along different lines each time you store it; repeated folding in the same place wears a zari border faster than wearing it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDispatch and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnstitched orders are dispatched within 48 working hours of order confirmation. Orders placed on a Sunday or a public holiday are processed the next working day. Once dispatched, delivery across India takes 3 to 7 business days depending on your location. If you have asked us to stitch the suit, allow 7 to 15 working days before dispatch, depending on the work involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a tracking link once your order ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping charges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree shipping on prepaid orders of Rs. 3,000 and above — this set qualifies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCash on Delivery is available on orders up to Rs. 6,000, with a flat Rs. 150 shipping charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStudioJazz has shipped to 13 countries; international shipping is available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA note on colour and weave\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in colour, weave and pattern placement is characteristic of this kind of fabric and is not a defect. Zari catches light differently depending on the angle, so the suit will photograph differently from how it looks in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this pure Banarasi silk?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The zari is genuinely woven in the Banarasi manner, but the fabric is lightweight art silk, not silk. We do not make a silk claim on this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat makes something Banarasi?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanarasi refers to the brocade weaving tradition of Varanasi, where zari threads are woven into the cloth on the loom rather than printed or stitched onto it afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the zari woven or printed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven. The metallic pattern is part of the fabric's structure, which is why it holds its definition and catches light the way a printed pattern cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is art silk?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA silk-look fabric with a smooth drape and subtle lustre. It is not pure silk, but it carries woven zari well and costs a fraction as much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it heavy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a lightweight art silk, which is what makes it wearable through a long evening. Traditional Banarasi weaves are substantial and can feel warm at an Indian function; this one does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the bottom match the shirt?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it is a contrast bottom supplied as part of the set. The design is intended to be worn that way, so the pieces already coordinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does full-width printed mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dupatta carries the print across its entire width rather than a border with a plain centre, so you see pattern wherever it falls when draped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's included and how much fabric?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree pieces of 2.5 metres each — shirt, bottom and dupatta — 7.5 metres in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this a daytime or evening suit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvening, mainly. Woven zari catches light, so it has more impact under lamps than in flat daylight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere will the zari pattern fall on my stitched suit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends on how it is cut. The pattern is woven into the cloth, so agree the placement with your tailor before cutting begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I stop the zari tarnishing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet perfume and deodorant dry fully before dressing, store in a cloth bag rather than plastic, and avoid folding along the same line every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen will my order be dispatched?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin 48 working hours of order confirmation. Orders placed on a Sunday or a public holiday are processed the next working day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long will delivery take?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 to 7 business days across India once dispatched. So an unstitched order placed today typically reaches you within about a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs shipping free?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Free shipping applies to prepaid orders of Rs. 3,000 and above, and this set qualifies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDo you offer Cash on Delivery?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, on orders up to Rs. 6,000 in value. A flat Rs. 150 shipping charge applies to COD orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan this be stitched to my size?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be stitched up to size 5XL, and the neckline, sleeve length and fit are yours to choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDo you stitch it, and what does that cost?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, StudioJazz offers stitching. Charges depend on the design and the amount of work involved — message us and we will confirm the cost before you proceed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDo you ship internationally?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudioJazz has shipped to 13 countries. 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