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When it comes to clothing and textiles, this part of the subcontinent has been famous in so many ways.We had the extraordinary skills of weaving muslin's, the best indigo for dying clothes and so much more. Although most of those have disintegrated, the art and creativity weaving remained. What started as small cottage industry has now becomes one of the largest sari industries of this region. Yes we are speaking of the ultimate sari hub, Benarasi Palli . If you travel along the silk threads of what makes a Banarasi sari, you will find yourself travelling along our very own history; such is the intricate connection of this garment with this land. The art of making Banarasi has evolved separately in Veranasi in India where its origins lay and in Mirpur, Dhaka where some of the artisans migrated after the 1947 partition and were stranded after the 1971 War of Independence. The local Banarasi sari can be found in many types such as Banaras, Butidar, Monihar, Organza, Sharnalata, Banarasi jute cotton, etc. Each is an off-shoot of the basic Banarasi concept of weaving, differing in the material used. Until recent years Mirpur Banarasi has been in somewhat of a rut. Spreading from Mirpur 10 to 11 and housing almost 110 shops, the Banarasi Palli is a haven for sari lovers -- buyers, sellers and makers alike. Manick Banarasi is one of the bigger outlets in the area that has been serving its customers for the last 22 years, a Banarasi is not just a piece of clothing, it is rather a flamboyant portion of art and heritage that deserves the utmost respect. The saris are made from pure silk, which is more expensive than artificial ones imported from China
