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The process of making a Banarasi saree involves nine steps, including graph making, cardboard/patta preparation, silk thread processing, dyeing, preparing the bana, zari selection, weaving, and finishing. The graph is the detailed design template, while the cardboard/patta is the stencil used in the handloom machine. The silk yarns are processed, dyed and combined with the bana to create the desired pattern. Zari is added for a decorative touch and the weaving process takes about 10 hours for 1-