A hand-woven Banarasi saree is still considered the epitome of the sublime craft of Benarasi weaving. For starters, the concept of handlooms is deeply ingrained in the entire universe of the rich Indian weaves, including the Benarasis. This can be attributed to the times, when a regal queen seeking never-before, plush fabrics would sit with the couturier – and be involved in the fabric weaving from the yarn stage till when the final ensemble was produced. Mughal empress Noor Jehan is known to have a deep love for these tantalizing threads.