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. MORE STILL STANDING VIDEOS: The Risks Of Keeping The World’s Oldest Leather Tannery Alive | Still Standing | Business Insider Meet One Of The Last Masters Keeping Korea’s Ancient Onggi Tradition Alive | Still Standing | Business Insider Why Only 1% Of Japan’s Soy Sauce Is Made This Way | Still Standing | Business Insider ------------------------------------------------------ #BanarasiSari #StillStanding #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: Subscribe: BI on Facebook: BI on Instagram: BI on Twitter: BI on Snapchat: Boot Camp on Snapchat: Meet The Sari Weavers Keeping A 16th Century Craft Alive | Still Standing | Business Insider