Hyderabad is a city that lives in silk. While Kanchipuram and Gadwal have always had a home here, the demand for pure Banarasi has exploded in the last 5 years – for weddings, for gifting, and for that one heirloom saree every wardrobe needs. If you are looking for authentic Katan, Tissue, Georgette Banarasi and not the powerloom copies, these are the Top 20 shops the city trusts.
Here is a complete, on-ground list covering Old City to Jubilee Hills, with what each place is best known for:
1. Rajyalakshmi Heritage Banaras Sarees, Banjara Hills Road No. 11
The most premium pure-play Banarasi studio in Hyderabad. Run as a boutique by appointment, they stock only handloom – Katan silk with kadwa weave, Jangla, Shikargah and antique tissue. Every saree comes with Silk Mark and weaver details. Expensive but 100% authentic, with worldwide shipping. Best for bridal and heirloom purchase.
2. Banaras Saree Centre, Gulzar House, Charminar
A Charminar institution opposite Agra Hotel. This is where Hyderabadi families have bought Banarasi for three generations. Huge range from Rs. 5,000 budget Banarasi georgette to Rs. 1 lakh+ pure Katan brocade. If you want to see 500 sarees in one afternoon and bargain properly, start here.
3. Banaras Saree Museum, Patel Market, Urdu Gali
Two lanes away from Charminar, this store is exactly what the name says – a museum of weaves. Known for rare Tanchoi, cutwork and butidar Banarasi that you won’t find in malls. The staff can explain warp, weft, and zari purity very well.
4. Madame Banarsi Sarees, Sainikpuri, Secunderabad
A new-age Instagram-favourite studio in Secunderabad. Curated, designer-led Banarasi – pastel Katan silks, scalloped borders, lightweight sarees for mehendi and sangeet. Perfect if you want a Banarasi that doesn’t look like your grandmother’s but still has handloom purity.
5. Sri Manisha Sarees, Chapel Road, Abids
The secret of elegance for 30+ years. They cover Pochampally, Kanjivaram and Banarasi under one roof. Their Banarasi collection is strong in pure silk and handloom with blouse stitching in-house. They ship worldwide and are very responsive on DM.
6. Mungalal Sarees, Tilak Road, Abids
Hyderabad’s legacy saree destination. While they are famous for Gadwal and Kota, their second floor is dedicated to Banarasi. Great for wedding shopping because you can compare Banarasi with Kanchi and Paithani at the same time. Moderate pricing, excellent service.
7. Pooja Sarees, Business Tower, Abids
Famous for bridal and fancy wear. If you want a bling-heavy Banarasi with full zari border and heavy pallu for reception, Pooja is unbeatable. They also have in-house designers for custom blouses.
8. Vijaya Lakshmi Silk House, Tilak Road
An old Abids name for pure silks. Their Banarasi is sourced directly from Varanasi weavers, not traders. Ask for their fine tussar Banarasi and Katan silk – soft, light and not stiff like powerloom copies.
9. Dayal Silks and Sarees, Tilak Road, Abids
More than 50 years in Abids. Dayal keeps both daily wear and bridal Banarasi. They are known for honest pricing – what they say is pure, is pure. Good for first-time buyers.
10. Sunita Fashion, Badi Chowdi, Sultan Bazaar
A one-stop shop for wedding sarees. Their Banarasi section has a lot of Georgette Banarasi in trending colors – bottle green, wine, royal blue – at Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 25,000. Great for trousseau shopping.
11. Lakshmi Showroom, Chikkadpally Road
A local favourite for Chikkadpally, Himayatnagar and RTC X Roads area. Designer Banarasi silk sarees, handloom cottons and silk cottons. Less crowded than Abids, same quality.
12. Kaladhar Fabrics and Sarees, Champapet Road
South Hyderabad’s go-to. Next to Reliance Trends, this large showroom stocks Banarasi in all budgets. Families from LB Nagar, Karmanghat and Vanasthalipuram prefer it because you get parking and trial rooms.
13. Kala Niketan, Abids Road
You cannot make a Hyderabad saree list without Kala Niketan. Their Banarasi Katan collection is legendary for weddings – especially the reds and rani pinks with heavy kadwa bootis. Premium but worth it.
14. Nalli Silks, Banjara Hills Road No. 2
The Chennai brand’s Hyderabad flagship. Their Banarasi edit is small but very curated – only pure handloom, with authentication cards. Best if you want a saree with guaranteed resale value.
15. South India Shopping Mall, Ameerpet & Jubilee Hills
If you want choice, choice and more choice. Their Banarasi floor has 1000+ sarees from Rs. 4,500 to Rs. 1.5 lakh. You get tissue Banarasi, organza Banarasi, and Katan for bridesmaids – all in one place.
16. RS Brothers, Ameerpet
Hyderabad’s big-format textile showroom. Banarasi here is value-for-money. Lots of lightweight Banarasi georgette perfect for gifting and festivals. They run seasonal offers during wedding season.
17. Neeru’s Emporio, Banjara Hills
For designer Banarasi. Neeru’s gets Banarasi fabrics reimagined with gota, zardosi work, and modern blouse cuts. If you want a Banarasi saree gown or a concept saree, go here.
18. Kalamandir, Kukatpally & Secunderabad
Another mass-plus-classic retailer. Their pure Banarasi silk counter is staffed by weavers’ families from UP who can explain the difference between Katan, Kora and Shattir. Good for learning before you buy.
19. Sampuranaa Fabrics, Madina, Old City
Close to Charminar, specializing in bridal fabrics. They stock authentic Kanchipuram and Banarasi sarees along with Paithani and lehengas. Prices are wholesale-friendly.
20. Banaras Sarees, Hill Colony, Mehdipatnam
A small boutique near Amba Theatre, Gudi Malkapur. Loved for custom dyeing – you can pick a pure white Katan Banarasi and get it dyed to your exact shade. Very popular with NRIs.
How to check authenticity in Hyderabad:
1. Ask for handloom proof – uneven edge on the pallu, reverse side float, and a slight irregularity in butis means handloom. 2. Pure Katan will feel warm, not plasticky. Burn test a tiny thread if allowed – pure silk smells like burnt hair. 3. Always ask for Silk Mark tag and bill with fabric details. 4. For bridal, budget 25k-75k for a good pure Katan Banarasi, 12k-20k for good Georgette Banarasi.
Start your search in Abids/Chickkadpally if you want variety and old-trust shops. Go to Banjara Hills if you want boutique experience and designer blouses. Go to Charminar if you want price negotiation and maximum choice