{"product_id":"bishnupur-katan-silk-saree-artisan-handloom-bengal","title":"Bishnupur Katan Silk Saree | Artisan Handloom Bengal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA handwoven pure Katan silk saree from Bishnupur, West Bengal\u003c\/strong\u003e — made by artisan weavers whose craft has been passed through generations in one of India's most storied handloom communities. Featuring traditional Bengal motifs on a fine, smooth Katan silk ground. Blouse piece included. A saree that moves gracefully from intimate family occasions to grand festive celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Weavers of Bishnupur\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBishnupur in Bankura district, West Bengal, is not merely a place of production — it is a living craft community where weaving families have sustained the region's handloom identity for centuries. Each saree is made on a pit loom, with the weaver controlling every thread by hand. Katan silk — prized for its tightly twisted silk threads, smooth surface, and clean drape — is one of the foundational fabrics of this tradition, chosen for its durability, purity, and understated grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFabric \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure Katan silk has a distinctive hand: smooth, firm, and cool to the touch, with a subtle natural sheen that deepens in natural light. It drapes with clean precision — holding its pleats and folds well, making it a practical choice for long festive occasions while remaining unmistakably refined. Traditional Bengal \u003cem\u003ebutis\u003c\/em\u003e (small repeating motifs drawn from the region's folk and temple art) are woven across the body, with the \u003cem\u003epallu\u003c\/em\u003e (the decorative end panel draped over the shoulder) carrying more elaborate border and motif work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOccasions \u0026amp; Festivals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA trusted festive saree for Durga Puja, Diwali, Navratri, and Karva Chauth celebrations across Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune. For the Indian diaspora in London, Manchester, New York, Toronto, Sydney, and Dubai, a Bishnupur Katan silk saree is a considered Diwali or Raksha Bandhan gift that carries both aesthetic and cultural meaning. Equally suited to Onam and Baisakhi celebrations for those who appreciate fine handloom beyond regional boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smooth Katan surface works beautifully with both fine gold chains and bolder temple jewellery. Drape in the Bengali pleat style for Durga Puja and cultural events; a more structured drape suits formal wedding occasions. The included matched blouse piece ensures the ensemble is complete from the moment you unwrap it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure Katan silk — smooth, firm, naturally lustrous; handloom woven by artisan families in Bishnupur, West Bengal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Bengal butis across the body; elaborately worked pallu and woven border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching blouse piece included — complete ensemble, no additional coordination needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds pleats and drape well — practical for long festive days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for Durga Puja, Diwali, Navratri, Karva Chauth, Onam, Baisakhi, Raksha Bandhan, and weddings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry clean recommended; store folded in muslin to preserve Katan silk texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips internationally — a meaningful handloom gift for NRI families in UK, USA, EU, Canada, and Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dakshin Vastram","offers":[{"title":"Bishnupur Silk Saree","offer_id":47056595943526,"sku":"SKUBBS_552","price":6300.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/5617\/3670\/files\/f5f35de776d373c84a4bf8d14dd99b28.jpg?v=1788635647","url":"https:\/\/dakshinvastram.com\/products\/bishnupur-katan-silk-saree-artisan-handloom-bengal","provider":"Dakshin Vastram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}