Several craftspeople are involved in the birth of the Banarasi fabric. The karigar or weaver works under the direction of the grihast or the master craftsman. Before weaving, the first step is the Naqshbandhi or pattern making on paper. Then the patthakathi, another artisan, punches cards as per the designs. Finally, the threads are adjusted accordingly on the pit loom and the weaving begins. Authentic Banarasi saris can have around 5600 thread wires with a width of 45 inches. More than two weavers are required to work on each piece. The saris usually have floral motifs, birds, Mughal inspired jaals, paisleys, as well as checks and stripes. The Shikargah, or the elaborate hunting scene is one of the tradition’s most famous designs.