Of the many exquisite Banarasi silk saris, the Tanchoi holds a special place. Light, soft and yet rich because of its embossed weaves and motifs. Tanchoi traces its roots back to China and made its way to India thanks to the Parsi traders who loved the silk. The brocade designs in these weaves have gained popularity and in recent times. Mr Narendra Modi on his visit to the United Kingdom in 2015, presented a Tanchoi stole to Queen Elizabeth II (ROMAN).