---
type: "fabric"
name: "Banarasi Brocade"
slug: "banarasi-brocade"
fabric_family: "specialty"
construction: "jacquard"
typical_fibers:
  - "Silk"
weight_gsm: "200–400 g/m²"
price_tier: 5
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/banarasi-brocade"
updated: "2025-09-08T01:58:19.426255+00:00"
---

# Banarasi Brocade

Banarasi Brocade is a luxurious jacquard fabric traditionally woven in Varanasi, India, known for its intricate patterns and rich texture, primarily made from silk.

- **Fabric Family**: Specialty
- **Construction**: Jacquard
- **Typical Fibers**: Silk
- **Weight**: 200–400 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 110 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$$ (5 of 5)

## About Banarasi Brocade

Banarasi Brocade is a specialty fabric characterized by its elaborate designs created using jacquard weaving techniques. Typically made from silk, this fabric features ornate motifs, often inspired by Mughal art, and is embellished with gold or silver threads (zari). The construction involves a high density of threads, resulting in a rich texture and a lustrous finish. Commonly used in high-end garments such as sarees, lehengas, and formal wear, Banarasi Brocade is celebrated for its opulence and craftsmanship.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 80
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 60

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 0%
- **Weft Stretch**: 0%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 20 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 0
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: High Luster
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: smooth
- **Hand & Drape**: Fluid

## Performance Features

- Wrinkle Resistance
- Stain Release

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Calendared
- Antimicrobial

## Common Applications

- Sarees
- Lehengas
- Formal Wear
- Decorative Upholstery

## Common Uses in Detail

### Sarees & Lehengas

Prized for its opulent sheen and intricate woven motifs, this fabric is a staple of Indian bridal and festive fashion. Its weight and structure lend sarees and lehengas a regal drape, making it the definitive choice for weddings and ceremonial occasions.

### Decorative Upholstery

Its dense jacquard weave and lustrous silk fibers make it well suited for high-end home furnishings. Used on accent chairs, cushions, and decorative panels, it adds a sense of heritage craftsmanship and visual richness to formal interior spaces.

## Care Instructions

Dry clean recommended; iron on low heat; avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading.

- Washing Machine
- Ironing
- Do Not Bleach

## Additional Information

Banarasi Brocade is often considered a symbol of luxury and is traditionally used in bridal wear due to its intricate designs and rich heritage.

- **Regional Names**: Banarasi Silk, Brocade Silk
- **Sourcing Regions**: India
- **Testing Standards**: Pilling, Colorfastness to wash, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

- Silk

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