Godhuli Vanam

Woven in a nuanced play of light and shadow, Godhuli Vanam is a Banarasi Tanchoi silk saree that captures the quiet poetry of dusk. The surface shifts gently between warm bronze and olive tones—a classic dhoop-chaanv effect that lends depth, softness, and movement to the fabric.

The body is enriched with all-over Tanchoi weaving, where delicate floral vines flow rhythmically across the silk. Interspersed within this landscape are pastoral cow motifs, rendered subtly into the weave—an homage to agrarian life, abundance, and sacred calm in Indian visual tradition.

Unlike heavily zari-laden Banarasis, Tanchoi weaving relies on colour, texture, and density to create richness. The result is a saree that feels intricate yet understated, ornamental yet contemplative. A finely detailed Banarasi border anchors the composition, while the pallu continues the narrative with composed balance.

This saree is ideal for collectors, connoisseurs, and those drawn to narrative textiles—pieces that reveal themselves slowly, much like Banaras itself.

Details

• Weave: Handwoven Banarasi Tanchoi

• Fabric: Pure silk

• Colour: Olive-bronze dhoop-chaanv (shaded)

• Motifs: Floral vines with pastoral cow motifs

• Technique: Tanchoi weaving with colour-led patterning

• Border: Traditional Banarasi woven border

• Pallu: Coordinated Tanchoi design

• Blouse: Unstitched blouse piece included

Craft Note

Tanchoi weaving is distinguished by its dense surface texture and reliance on coloured silk threads rather than prominent zari. In shaded Tanchoi, multiple tones are woven together to create depth and tonal movement—an effect that shifts subtly with light and wear.