How to Buy REAL Silk Saris in India (Avoid Fakes!)

Manisha shows you how to buy real silk saris and avoid the cheap fake synthetic saris that flood Indian markets. Don't let shopkeepers trick you by knowing how to identify real handwoven and silk sarees in India.
‪@ManishaMalikIndia‬ explores the lanes of sari makers in Varanasi where India's famous Banarasi Sari is made to find the answers. You'll see exactly how saris are made and she'll tell you exactly how much artificial, art-silk, and 100% pure silk saris cost.
"I was told that 95% of the sarees in the market in Varanasi were fake. These fakes are overpriced too, so not only the artisans are running into losses but the tourists get ripped off as well. Through this video, I help you identify real silk sarees."
More info: HOW TO BUY REAL SILK SARIS IN INDIA blog.karlrock....
You can find Manisha @ / iammanishamalik
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Here's how much Banarasi Saris cost in Varanasi, India:
Artificial Saris (viscose or other synthetic fibre) start at ₹2000 ($27).
Art-silk Saris (60% silk) start at ₹6,500 ($88).
100% Pure Saris start at ₹12,000 ($162).
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[@KarlRock]

Happy Gandhi Jayanti! He has been a great inspiration to Manisha and I to wear khadi and support Made in India / Swadeshi products. Gandhi started the Khadi and Swadeshi Movements during his Satyagraha against British rule. Khadi was, and still is, a symbol of nationalism and self-reliance. It makes me feel proud to wear khadi. Please support Make in India 🙏 Jai Hind. You can find Manisha @ instagram.com/iammanishamalik Here's Manisha's blog post on how to identify real silk saris blog.karlrock.com/how-to-buy-real-silk-saris-in-india/

[@arunadithya9650]

Thankyou bro

[@KarlRock]

@Dr.‎ Driving • after 1 year Nope. But I'm hoping to go to an IPL game if they allow the crowd

[@gordontheengineswifedr.nirmal]

Karl u r the real deal. Ur not an attention seeker like the western culture girls who romance eastern culture men. U r even showing desi men how to b role models. This is the westerner we can look up to! U r awesome, n manu is wonderful!

[@ritwikachakraborty3163]

Happy Gandhi jayanti and happy birthday to Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji 🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@thebongtraveller1643]

Share the location where people can purchase directly from the weavers. These will not only help the weavers but also help to preserve the handlooms.

[@bisakhakalo]

You both show no fake affection, no over love show, and your wife is gem of a person ❤️ you are so lucky to have her in your life 💯

[@ivancardenas1658]

Ikr. They're so down to earth

[@cooper7031]

Manisha is equally fortunate to be with Karl!

[@Jordy120]

If we don't start being more discerning in what we buy....these craftsman and true artists will disappear.

[@stefanfenwick]

Yeah so we all need to stop buying China products

[@pratikskamble]

Rs.20,000 is still affordable (keeping in mind all the efforts they did)

[@KarlRock]

It's a lot of money... But I'm happy we could show you the work that goes into it and the quality.

[@pratikskamble]

@@KarlRock hey you actually replied ..... Thanks❤️ .... Brought a smile on my face 😁 Love from mumbai❤️❤️❤️

[@KarlRock]

@@pratikskamble ♥

[@pritpalsinghh]

@@pratikskamble He always replies, it depends when you are commenting like if you comment within 2 hours then he definitely replies. I got a lot of replies from him till now. He has Zero % Ego.

[@pratikskamble]

@NoFaceKira. exactly!!!

[@dynasyss]

Mom: buying a sari Me: *pulls out lighter* The store owner: 😰

[@KarlRock]

Store Owner: Nahi Chahiye Ji

[@wapangvlogs7559]

20 minutes later shop bruning...lol😂😂😂

[@dynasyss]

@@wapangvlogs7559 The store: starts smelling like burnt plastic 😂😂

[@ManishaMalikIndia]

LOL

[@shashankreddy308]

Me: Pulls out lighter Mom: You smoke? How dare you . You're grounded! Me : Nahi chahiye ji :)

[@SuzieNerds]

Thank you for showing us how to identify 100% real silk saris! Manisha, that sari looks amazing! I admire your choice of color!

[@ManishaMalikIndia]

Thank you 😊

[@cyndy812]

That was a beautiful color on you, but your beauty just made that even more stunning. Thank you, very educational now I want to buy me that too. Thank you

[@KarlRock]

I fell in love with that Sari too. It's stunning. The silk really makes a difference

[@pickledpigknuckles6945]

I could not imagine how much those yards of silk would cost in Japan it may be far more expensive than a luxury car

[@ricardow1130]

Been to Varanasi myself for saree shopping. This explanation is spot on. Several vendors and weavers have thought me the same. Great video!

[@poojab2825]

5:51 The Uncle nodding in the background - Priceless reaction after seeing the younger generation learning the intricacies of the craft!! ☺️ We must respect and support such enthusiastic artists and craftsmen. 🙏

[@family09491]

but if we were asking weaver nake ..they not telling us why

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

It's cool seeing him hard at work making a silk sari. And thank you for showing the differences for those planning a visit

[@dustsky]

Real silk is art in itself, and, with appropriate care, you can treasure it for the rest of your life, maybe even hand it down to the next generation. These pieces of garment carry with them not only the story of those who wore them but also the story of those who toiled over the weaving machines to bring them to life. It encourages an appreciation for art and quality, and a sustainable environment as well.

[@Ladyscarface]

Beautifully said

[@vivekbhatia7058]

Manisha is a beautiful n humble person. Karl lucky man

[@jonnyrocket3659]

exactly what I was thinking.. another word I would use to describe Manisha is 'charming'

[@emmajones8590]

Very calm, social and positive person. Never panics in a crisis. Always supportive.

[@7SUPERNICH7]

I lived in Banaras for 3 years but had to leave due to Covid. Gosh, this video hit hard. I miss the city. Showing the ghats, the pit looms, and the gullies gave me such bittersweet feelings. I love the sari. It was so cool to see a video on this channel highlight the handwoven Banarsi saris. ❤️

[@AbhishekSingh-cs7ew]

Just saw your assi ghat to rajghat video, loved the way you enjoyed our culture. Benaras would always welcome you with open arms 🤗 ❤

[@99jdave99]

woah, those things are beautiful! I've never seen them laid out like that before, seriously impressive!

[@AbhishekSingh-cs7ew]

Astounded by the way Manisha presented this Vlog so gracefully, you have huge potential to become a successful vlogger.... And needless to say you were looking beautiful in this attire. Thanks for supporting the indigenous art, hope you enjoyed hospitality of Varanasi ! Loads of love from UP65 !! ❤

[@hunter-jiX]

She sounds like journalist, quite impressive

[@genemechanic6773]

Really liked how informative this video was because some of the techniques of spotting fakw/authentic can be applied to other clothing. Thank you

[@retrorampage1214]

Karl bro's greatest assets are his family(mainly manisha didi), his gopro and his pepper spray. Karl bro's greatest words: "Nahi chahiye ji"... Love you bro....!!🤩🤩🤩👌👌❤❤

[@Ajeet_Bharadwaj]

love the new shooting style and background music ,you "ROCK IT"

[@TheBaywork]

Wow, Manisha. Very well done video. Too good. For the foreign audience, you have made a great video. I think this was your first solo video. Kudos.

[@hamrajsinghbedi675]

She looks stunning in the saree. Love and respect what she did here.❤😊

[@RandomGigabytes48]

It is a good start by you telling Indians what they should buy or not MADE IN INDIA PRIDE OF INDIA 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@RandomGigabytes48]

Thank you sir for viewing my comment I am a huge fan of yours from pune

[@RandomGigabytes48]

Do once visit pune it is maharashtra

[@jdhsingi]

That was very informative and educational. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@nickrod32]

No love heart for you Jim D 👍 🤣👳🏽‍♂️☠

[@SUN-it6rf]

Wonderful world of silk saris. Your in-depth understanding of the fabrics is awesome. Thanks. 🙏🙏💕💕

[@dariorazum6121]

So cool to see Manisha doing videos, love from Canada. Keep up the great work Karl and Manisha.

[@supriya55]

such a wonderful message, so practical & useful. that saari at the end was just wow

[@wetsplashgaming7318]

2ND GUJARAT VISIT??? WAITING FOR YOU KARL!!

[@KarlRock]

More like my 10th visit 😆 I been there a lot. It's one of my favourite states

[@wetsplashgaming7318]

Karl Rock My BAD A BIG OOPSIEEE🙄😝

[@anunaysharma2718]

@@KarlRock come to Madhya Pradesh

[@bigstackD]

Very interesting 🤔 😁👊🏻🍻🇦🇺

[@skyroomgaming411]

😁👊🙃

[@memerbunny25]

Bro im your Subscriber hope you reach one ton soon!

[@hmklg]

I'm also panda fan

[@vincent9.7]

This is one of the most informative. Channel !

[@swativellodi3241]

Great effort .... there should be more videos like this showing the actual hard work that goes into making this beautiful work of art. Kudos to you !

[@memerbunny25]

Thanks for the information. Im indian and even i DiDn't knew how to get an authentic silk saree.

[@kboyshane3366]

Terrific video by Manu extremely interesting subject. 👍👍👍

[@Kap00rwith2os]

Wow that's a gorgeous sari that she bought 😍 😍 😍 That burn test, I'd be worried about pulling a thread out of the sari and damaging it, but I guess they know what they're doing.

[@anupadeshmukh3318]

How Amazing guys. Thanks for this video. Thanks for promoting work from genuine Indian weavers. These people help in preserving India's heritage and cluture. Also, Manisha is looking amazing in Saree.

[@tazzy191]

Thank you for teaching us! I will be using these techniques when I go to buy silk sarees or other silk products.

[@iaryansr]

Real thread weaving and the effort they make is still Appreciateble for 20000

[@watchdealer11]

The saree she picked is gorgeous

[@ocpd23]

It is extraordinary!

[@rhythm2238]

I know right. I badly want to have one!!!! Its out of this world.❤️❤️

[@sanfuture]

Karl is here for a purpose , lets us take the good vibes and spread the love

[@jenno0o]

That sari is absolutely so dreamy 😍 stunning!! I miss India and especially Varanasi

[@Shinchan1221]

That's really good info, Nice to see Manisha

[@markc7099]

Fabulous vid - very informative, I’m now going to have to put a day aside to test all the silks - non silks I’ve brought home to England from India over the years, 😂🙏👍

[@resurrectedwreck]

As useful as it is to learn of the scammers to avoid when trying to purchase Indian arts and other goods, it was really heartening to see an example of authentic Indian artisans practicing their trade. As I work with textiles on a daily basis, I was familiar with some of the tips shown (ie. burn test) on how to tell a real silk sari from a fake, but I was totally unaware of just how intricate a process it is to weave one. Spectacular to see that in action. Thank you for the tour!

[@1mummymum]

Love manisha! More videos from you please🙏. And I’ll definitely be taking your advise on board. Banaras is only 3 hours drive from my home in India. Once Covid is over I’m off to India

[@LeticiaNaIndia]

ohhh I love this video so much!! Varanasi was my dream trip this year, before corona hit and cancelled my plans!

[@762223100]

Brilliant content Manisha, really cut to the point. Karl got competition now :))

[@justinliu4715]

It’s so great to see you and your wife work together !!!!

[@karenbavington1870]

Nice. Pure silk and beautiful Manisha makes perfect. Take care. Lots of love from Australia. 🇦🇺❤️🇮🇳🌹🤗💕

[@emmajones8590]

Great to see your Varanasi vlogs. Had been looking forward to them. That city fascinates me.

[@untamedartist4948]

Artists are the ones who make our life beautiful. Respect them and Support their work.

[@a_sm98]

20 thousand rupees is worth 1 month of hard labour. You look pretty as usual. I'm sure the person who made it is satisfied too ☺️

[@KhushboosChannel]

Thank you. Simply superb video, really helpful, informative .. also Manisha you look stunning.

[@anikhazra1332]

Thankyou karl for ur recommendations.It will really help me.

[@boristhespider2]

Very enlightening video.please make more!!

[@adityarathore7952]

U look beautiful in this saree ma'am!

[@catty1295]

Very cool video , thank you 🙏🏻 I am saving it preciously. Our trip to India this November was cancelled , but it has been rescheduled for next year , if all goes well 🤞🏼 Holà from Argentina

[@belishabeacon9761]

I love this!!! I'm looking around your channel to find more Manisha videos!!!

[@bharatgishing1949]

This video is really helpful and encouraging. Thank you so much. Lots of love and support ❤️

[@jyack275]

The real silk looks cool.

[@ritika8397]

This is so helpful. Thank you! Please make more such videos.

[@tastymasalakitchenbykajal3887]

Saree looks beautiful on you Manisha !Thank you for showing us how tell difference between real silk and fake!

[@ManishaMalikIndia]

Thank you🙏 this was my little effort to help the weavers and the tourists

[@k1ng401]

So happy I found your channel (came from Active Self Protection). I visited India in November/December last year. Just watching your videos fills me with good memories. I leaned a bit I’d Hindi before I visited and had so much fun trying to speak it. The people were so friendly. Only one bad experience with a scammy accomodation over (who also had a laundry guy who we are pretty sure just folded the dirty laundry and returned it to us!)

[@cohall46]

Manisha - Very interesting and very informative video. Thanks for sharing.

[@lubispensieve]

OH!!! RAVISHING!!! 🔥🔥🔥💙💙💙🥰🥰🥰 Thank you Manisha & Br. Karl ❤️🙏🏼🌹

[@joeypizarro9349]

Beautiful!! Karl thank you for everything you guys do!

[@apvlogs4816]

she looks beautiful in the pure silk sharee ❤️

[@alysonmel3681]

Wow. Very pretty. Thank you for all the good info! Hope you do more videos from a woman's view.

[@VijaySingh-bs8pv]

Very important information for buyers on price and quality on fake and genuine you guys should keep up the good work for people awareness.

[@asura9610]

India needs more people like you

[@zafar_official8706]

Just loving watching ur videos❤

[@Mayangone]

My two cents: I am not against non-silk as long as they are probably labelled not to cheat an unsuspected victim. A well to do person may afford a Rs.20000 sari but a not wealthy person could buy a Rs.2000 sari to attend a village function or festival. I have been to several silk factories and actually I have interned in a fabric dye factory in my younger days. I have bought and sold oriental rugs about 30+ years ago. A silk rug can cost 30 to 400 times that of a wool rug depending on the silk quality, thread density and country of origin. Thanks for posting this educational video.

[@NephilaClavata]

What a beautiful design! Such artistry must be cherished! 🧡🤍💚

[@mynewyork165]

That's amazing! When I come back to India then I'll know what to look for. In fact, I could look at my saris the next time I open my closet door & figure out if they're real or plastic.

[@zakster2571]

This was a really good vlog very useful and informative. Your sari at the end is beautiful it suits you a lot. Thank you.

[@ChikytV]

Nice @mrbdsarees Only video that actually showed the real difference between real and fake

[@chandralekhanamasivayam3885]

Hi KARL and MANISHA....have watched most of your videos....just saw this .. am also a great lover of all things INDIAN...have been to INDIA several times but can NEVEREVER see of all of INDIA....Last trip SEPTEMBER 2019...JAIPUR....UDAIPUR.....AGRA.....DILI....as always loved it ...not enough time though......by the by am writing to appreciate.....this video ..will share far and wide.....love indian fabrics be it anything....pure good ethnic....😃😃😃 want to say so much ....but can never finish ....would love to meet you both and chai loving people ......have to forget travelling ......you guys TAKE CARE ....GOD BLESS... ..INDIA INCREDIBLE.....PRAY NO MORE MESS ...THAN WHAT IS HAPPENING .....IN EVERY NOOK AND CORNER OF THIS BEAUTIFUL LAND ......GOD IS WATCHING ....Is it possible to reply ....please ..😘

[@pritpalsinghh]

So Karl Rock worked as a Cameraman in this video. Nice Sari and Thanks for this video it will definitely help gonna foreigners and Indians too. Manisha ma'am looks beautiful in Sari, I think Karl gave her Gandhi Jayanti gift. :)

[@andanothermusing890]

I want more of Manu in this channel. 😍 She is such an inspiration.

[@ferdinando14]

Great job, excellent information.

[@soupatrasarkar1795]

Sweet couple ❤️❤️❤️ God Bless You 🙏😍👍🙏 Great job 😍😍😍 Keep it up 💐💐💐

[@DIYJase]

Great to see Manisha in a video, also great editing Karl.

[@will-kf1li]

Thank you so much for the video... Can you also send few names of stores who send authentic weaves... It will be easier for people like us... Who dont get cheated

[@aaru475]

Would love to see more such series

[@fishermann1102]

That was very informative. Thank you so much!

[@scarletscarlet7667]

That red fabric is just exquisite , I love to see you on the videos too.. We are an Australian family with an Indian daughter so seeing Karls take on things helps us understand our daughters country a bit more. Im hoping our daughter will wear a sari to her final year formal but I think she is more inclined to wear western clothes :(

[@ClaudiaG.1979]

Wooww, The color of this Sari suits you very well !

[@singh5179]

Hello Manisha, Thank you for sharing this video, i support the local artisan. I love to learn where did my clothing comes from and who made it. I feel humbled and grateful in this process of knowing the story behind it. Please do share more videos like these. Although I am not very active on social media, I did checked out your Instagram where you are sharing and inspiring to buy made in India products. Please share a video on khadi as well, and please introduce more local artisan.

[@Amy-po3hu]

I loved this! Thank you, Mrs.

[@sayanizaman8268]

It was great to know the ways in which we can differentiate between fake silk / art silk & real silk but a buyer should not hesitate to buy Art Silk if that's what is his/her requirement. Real silk thread is extracted by boiling the silk moths in their cocoon alive in hot water. The silk threads needed to weave one piece Saree would require killing several thousands of silk moths alone. That's too cruel a process for just a finer piece of garments. Also not everyone can afford to spend in 5 digits for Sarees. People should just make a conscious choice & choose according to their priorities rather than because this influencer said this that influencer said that etc etc.

[@digginthepast1235]

Great content very informative...thank you

[@anjanadas2105]

Very useful, thank you, specially knowing the difference as they look same

[@susan9942]

I feel much more prepared now for my next trip to India hopefully in the not-too-distant future. Thanks for the great info. and show.

[@MustangGT200]

Do you like India I'm for first'time watching your videos I've subscribed 😇😇

[@mamtagurung9148]

UFFF that sari is simply stunning !!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩😱😱😱😱😱

[@lifehandsuadream]

The burn test only confirms natural fibers were used. Viscose silk mix will burn very very similar to pure silk nearly indistinguishable. So it should only be used to test that natural fiber were used. Viscose would be considered natural manmade fiber as well as rayon, ramie, tencel and a few more.

[@lifehandsuadream]

Should also check both the warp and weft yarns..both direction yarns

[@nessar5104]

Absolutely beautiful and very informative. Thank you so much. 🙋💞 💐

[@farhancpa]

Wow, the sari is so beautiful! Love those vibrant colors and pattern

[@herrh.6334]

The sari is bohot beautiful! Great choice, Manu!!

[@purushothamkshivanna1600]

You look very beautiful in the Saree. Showcase more such artisan wears and products of India.

[@neerajsetia9690]

Karl your content is genuine and I eagerly look forward to your videos

[@7thperspective666]

This was epic! Please more of these.