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The banarasi sarees the must have for all Indian women,is produced here,silk is brought from all parts of india and abroad and weaved here.The weavers pass this art from generations to generation.Pure silk is called "katan".There are a variety of sarees weaved here,most are handmade and costs from 2000 to 50000 rupees.
Updated Feb 13, 2009
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The banarasi sarees the must have for all Indian women,is produced here,silk is brought from all parts of india and abroad and weaved here.The weavers pass this...
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