Meet The Sari Weavers Keeping A 16th Century Craft Alive | Still Standing | Business Insider

Banarasi silk saris flourished in Varanasi, India since the 16th century. Weavers in the city are working to keep the tradition alive by weaving intricate designs with gold and silver zari threads on handlooms that are over 200 years old.

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Meet The Sari Weavers Keeping A 16th Century Craft Alive | Still Standing | Business Insider