Indira Kota Tissue Saree | Criss Cross Embroidery with 1.5 Lakh Thread Work — Manglam Banaras

This is not just a saree — this is a work of art. The Indira Kota Tissue Saree represents the pinnacle of embroidery craftsmanship — featuring a breathtaking criss cross pattern with over 1.5 lakh threads of fine embroidery work woven across the entire saree. The sheer volume of detail packed into this piece has to be seen to be believed.

Each thread is placed with precision — the criss cross embroidery creates a rich geometric lattice across the featherlight Kota tissue base, producing a visual texture that is both intricate and bold. Despite the density of the embroidery work, the Kota tissue fabric keeps the saree remarkably lightweight and breathable — a testament to the extraordinary skill of the craftsmen behind this piece.

If you are looking for a saree that will make people stop and ask "where did you get this" — this is it.

✦ Fabric: Kota Tissue ✦ Work: Criss Cross Full Embroidery — 1.5 Lakh Thread Work ✦ Weight: Lightweight ✦ Blouse: Matching blouse piece included ✦ Length: 6.45 metres (with blouse piece) ✦ Occasion: Wedding, Reception, Festive, Special Occasions ✦ Care: Dry clean only ✦ Origin: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

1.5 lakh threads. One extraordinary saree. Only at Manglam Banaras.