How do I identify my Muga silk saree?

The only method to identify a Muga silk from other natural silk is by using a certain kind of microscope. However, the strict quality check at the time of production and the GI status ensures that you only hold an original product in your hand. An alarm bell could be the cost – if it’s less than Rs.

How can we identify pure banarasi?

A pure banarasi silk saree will mostly feature Mughal-inspired weaved motifs like the Amru, Ambi, and Domak. It may also include intricate zari floral and foliage themes such as kalga and bel. These patterns signify the finesse of the craftsmanship of the weavers and are hard to find on duplicate sarees.

How can I know my Banarasi saree?

9 Another way to identify a real Banarasi sari is to check for a six to eight inch long patch of plain silk on the pallu of the Banarasi saree. 10 An original sari will mostly carry Mughal patterns like amru, ambi and domak. A fake Banarasi saree wouldn’t have these Indian hand made Persian designs on it.

What are the characteristics of Muga silk?

Muga silk is a variety of wild silk geographically tagged to the state of Assam in India. The silk is known for its extreme durability and has a natural yellowish-golden tint with a shimmering, glossy texture.

How can you tell if a saree is handloom?

Handloom sarees are woven by pinning the saris to the loom. They often have pin marks or holes on equal distance on top or bottom of saree or near borders, known as selvedge. In a power-loom this is not so, they are flawless and smooth. So to identify a handwoven saree, look at its Bevar or edges.

Is banarasi silk real silk?

Banarasi Silk (also known as Benarasi SIlk) is a fine variant of Silk originating from the city of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India. Originally crafted exclusively for the royalty, each Banarasi sari was created from real gold and silver threads, taking as much as a year to make.

How do you know if a zari is real?

Pure zari is made of red silk thread that is twisted with a silver thread and then dipped in 22 carat pure gold. If upon pulling the zari, you find that the silk thread is not red but white or any other colour, you can be pretty certain that the saree that you are buying is not a pure Kanjivaram silk saree.

Can Silk Mark be faked?

In the original format, the mark included a silk mark logo woven on a hang-on tag on which a unique numbered hologram would be affixed. But the hang-on tag tended to be faked (reused) hence, a new method with the mark woven onto the textile itself has been proposed.

How do I know if I have a saree handloom?