Frequently Asked Questions
Clear Answers for a Confident Saree Choice
Every saree decision is personal—especially for weddings, family celebrations and meaningful occasions. These answers are here to make your selection simpler, clearer and more comfortable.
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Choosing Your Saree
How do I choose the right Banarasi saree online? +
Choosing a premium saree online becomes much easier when we understand the person and the occasion. Share the function, wearer’s role, preferred or avoided colours, comfort preference, approximate budget, delivery city and required date. Based on this, we can curate a focused selection and explain the relevant product details before you decide.
What information should I share for a personal saree selection? +
A few simple details help us make the selection more relevant for you: the occasion and date, who will wear the saree, preferred and avoided colours, approximate budget, comfort preference, delivery city and any important deadline. You may also share a jewellery, blouse or inspiration image if it helps us understand the look you have in mind.
Will you send me a huge catalogue or a focused shortlist? +
Instead of sending hundreds of unrelated options, we first understand your requirement and usually aim to share a small, relevant selection where suitable stock is available. This makes comparison easier and gives you space to choose comfortably. For a very specific colour, budget or deadline, the number of suitable options may naturally be smaller.
Can you recommend a saree according to my wedding role, venue and function? +
A bride, mother, sister, close relative and wedding guest may each need a different balance of elegance, distinction and comfort. Share the wearer’s role, function, venue, time of day, preferred colours, jewellery context, budget and repeat-wear preference. We will use these details to recommend sarees that feel appropriate and personal.
Is Trishtara Kashi suitable for someone buying her first premium Banarasi saree? +
Your first premium Banarasi saree purchase should feel exciting, not intimidating. You can begin with your occasion, colours, comfort and budget, and we will explain the relevant material, technique, border, pallu, blouse piece, care and availability in simple language. You are always welcome to ask questions before making a decision.
Why can two Banarasi sarees have very different prices? +
Two Banarasi sarees may look similar at first glance but differ greatly in yarn, technique, motif density, weaving or production time, zari, finish, rarity and sourcing. We can explain the known product-specific differences between shortlisted sarees so you can choose based on suitability and value—not simply the highest price.
What should I review before making payment? +
We recommend a simple final check before payment: exact SKU, current availability, price, product details, actual images or video, blouse piece and included components, approximate measurements, any finishing work, dispatch estimate, delivery city and return or cancellation conditions. Any requirement that is essential to you should be included in the final written confirmation.
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Product Details, Colour & Visuals
How are fabric and weaving claims confirmed? +
The level of information may differ from one saree to another. We consider supplier or weaver details, sourcing records, physical inspection, photographs, labels and any relevant documentation that is available. We aim to clearly distinguish what is confirmed, what is approximate and whether any formal certificate is actually included.
How accurately do the photographs represent the saree's colour? +
The original product photographs show the listed saree. We photograph the body, border, pallu and blouse fabric as accurately as possible, though silk and zari may look slightly lighter, deeper, warmer or more reflective under different lighting and screens. For a colour-sensitive purchase, you may also request a video viewing before ordering.
What is the best way to judge the saree's actual colour? +
No single screen image can be a perfect colour standard. For greater confidence, compare the body, border, pallu and blouse piece in several actual-product references, and share any colour you specifically wish to match or avoid. We can then guide you more carefully before payment.
How should I use original product photographs and styled drape visuals? +
Original product photographs and close-ups remain the main reference for the actual saree. Clearly identified styled drape visuals are reviewed against the original design, motifs, border and pallu and are used to help you imagine the overall look when worn. For colour and fine details, please refer to the original photographs or request a video viewing.
Which photographs should I review before ordering? +
Before ordering, review the original photographs of the full saree, body, border, pallu, blouse fabric and relevant weave or zari close-ups. These images show the actual listed saree. Styled drape visuals are supplementary and help you picture the overall look when worn.
Do you provide blouse stitching or alterations? +
We understand that finishing support can make the purchase more convenient. For suitable sarees, fall-pico, tassels or another limited service may be considered after checking availability, cost and the required date. The exact scope and timeline will always be confirmed with you before any work begins.
Can you recreate a reference saree or inspiration image exactly? +
Reference images help us understand the motif, border, pallu, colour family and overall mood you prefer. Before any custom work begins, we will discuss what is genuinely feasible and prepare a clear written specification for your approval. The final result will follow that approved specification and the available weaving technique and materials.
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Video Shopping & Wedding Curation
How do I request a personal video-shopping session? +
Please share the exact SKU or the occasion, colours, budget, delivery city and required date. We will check product availability and suggest a suitable appointment window. Your session is confirmed only after we reply with the agreed timing, so you can plan comfortably.
What can I see during a video session? +
The session is meant to help you understand the saree—not to rush you into a purchase. We may also compare a focused shortlist for colour, comfort, visual impact, price and occasion suitability. The written product details and final confirmation will still remain the reference for your order.
Does a video viewing reserve the saree? +
Limited or single-piece sarees may remain available to other customers while you are deciding. If you need a little time, please ask whether a temporary written hold is possible. Final reservation is confirmed after payment verification, stock verification and our written order confirmation.
Is the video-shopping session paid, and am I required to buy? +
A normal initial appointment is planned for around 20–30 minutes, subject to product availability and scheduling. A longer family or multi-saree wedding session can be arranged separately where practical. The purpose is to help you evaluate comfortably, not to create pressure.
What is the Trishtara Wedding Family Edit? +
It brings the bride, mothers, sisters, relatives, functions, colours, budgets and timelines into one organised selection journey. Instead of unrelated catalogues, we create role-wise and function-wise shortlists. Each saree is still confirmed individually for stock, price and delivery.
How early should we start selecting sarees for a wedding? +
More time makes it easier to select thoughtfully, take family approval, plan blouse or finishing work and keep a delivery buffer. Ready-stock choices may need less time than special sourcing or made-to-order requests. Share the wedding dates at the beginning so we can guide the sequence.
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Pricing, Availability & Payment
Do website prices include GST? +
Before payment, the final payable amount will be visible at checkout or confirmed in writing. Any separately requested service, express delivery or international shipping charge will be communicated in advance so there is no last-minute surprise.
Is shipping included in the price? +
International shipping, express delivery, remote-area charges or special handling may be confirmed separately where applicable. Any amount payable to us will be shown or shared before payment. Destination duties or courier charges collected independently may be separate.
Does 'available' on the website guarantee that the saree is still in stock? +
Some sarees are single pieces, supplier-held or available through more than one official channel, so stock can change quickly. Before you pay, we will reconfirm the exact SKU, price and current availability. This protects you from committing to a piece that has just become unavailable.
Does adding a saree to my cart reserve it? +
Limited sarees may remain available to other customers until a written hold or final reservation is confirmed. If you are close to deciding, please ask us to reconfirm stock before payment. We will guide you on the quickest safe next step.
When is my saree finally reserved? +
A debit message or payment screenshot helps us trace the transaction, but the reservation is complete only after the funds appear in the authorised record and the exact product is reconfirmed. We will send the order confirmation once these checks are complete.
Which payment methods are accepted? +
Available methods may include supported UPI, cards, net banking, wallets, checkout options or an approved bank transfer, depending on the order. For your security, direct transfer details are shared only through an official channel. Please contact us whenever a payment link or account detail feels unfamiliar.
Is Cash on Delivery available? +
For premium remote orders, payment is completed through the available online method or an officially approved transfer arrangement. To help you feel comfortable before paying, you may review actual-product details, request a video viewing and receive the essential order information in writing.
What payment information should I never share? +
We will never ask for these details to receive payment or process a refund. You do not need to enter a UPI PIN or OTP merely to receive money. If any request feels unusual, pause the transaction and contact us through the official phone number or email.
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Delivery in India & Abroad
How soon will a ready-stock saree be dispatched? +
The timeline begins after payment, stock and order details are verified. A quality recheck, approved finishing work, holiday or another communicated requirement may extend dispatch slightly. Supplier-held, custom or made-to-order sarees follow the separately confirmed timeline.
How long does delivery within India take? +
The exact time depends on the delivery city, PIN code, courier serviceability, holidays and operational conditions. If you are buying for a wedding or fixed event, please share the date before payment so we can assess the complete processing and delivery window more carefully.
Do you ship sarees internationally? +
Please share the product, destination country, city or postal code and required date. We will check serviceability, shipping cost, payment arrangement, documentation and the expected timeline. The order is accepted only after these details are confirmed in writing.
Who pays customs duties, import taxes and destination charges? +
These charges may be collected separately by customs, the courier or another authority and may not be known at checkout. We will clearly state the shipping amount payable to us, but we cannot determine or understate charges assessed by the destination country.
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Cancellation, Returns & Refunds
Can I cancel a ready-stock order before dispatch? +
Please contact us promptly with the order number. We will check the payment status, dispatch stage and whether any approved finishing or sourcing work has started. The cancellation becomes final only after we confirm it in writing, along with the applicable refund details.
Do you accept returns or exchanges for change of mind? +
We understand that premium saree choices are personal, which is why we offer detailed product information, actual-product references and video assistance where practical. A preference change, event change or normal screen-colour variation does not create a return. Genuine product issues remain eligible for fair review under the Returns Policy.
What product issues may be eligible for review? +
Eligibility depends on the exact issue and available evidence. Natural craft characteristics, minor screen variation or damage caused after use or alteration may not qualify. Please contact us with clear photographs and order details—we will review the matter against the exact product records rather than give a generic response.
Is an unboxing video compulsory for every claim? +
An unboxing video can help show the parcel condition and contents, especially for a high-value order. However, we will also consider photographs, packaging, courier records, your written explanation and other available evidence. The evidence requested will depend on the nature of the concern.
How long does an approved refund take? +
If a return is required, the period generally begins after the saree is received and verified. Once initiated, the bank, card, UPI provider or gateway may take additional time to credit the original payment source. We will share the refund reference when available.
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Care, Support & Visits
How should I clean a premium Banarasi saree? +
Premium silk, zari, tissue and hand-produced textiles can react differently to water, chemicals and heat. Please use a reputable cleaner experienced with sarees and mention any zari, colour or embellishment concern. Avoid machine washing, bleach and unverified home remedies.
What are your customer-support hours? +
Messages received during support hours are normally answered within the same support day. A message received near closing time, outside support hours or during unusually high volume may be answered in the next support period. Please share your order number or product link for faster assistance.
Can I visit Trishtara Kashi in person? +
Trishtara Kashi does not operate as a regular walk-in showroom; however, sarees can be personally showcased at our Varanasi location when a visit is arranged in advance. Please contact us before travelling and share the kind of sarees you would like to see. Once the date and time are confirmed in writing, we will keep the relevant selection ready and assist you personally.
PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
Need a little help choosing?
Share your occasion, preferred colours, approximate budget, delivery city and required date. We will help you begin with a thoughtful shortlist that feels relevant to you and your family.

