Even the experienced weavers at that time could only weave about 13 centimeters of brocade in a day. "There are more than 10,000 silk threads on the loom of Shu brocade, and the arrangement and ...

Prof. John Varghese said, "Benaras' silk weaving is renowned for its intricate brocade and zari work. Brocade weaving involves the meticulous insertion of zari threads—often made from real gold ...