Shalu is a type of sari that originated in Varanasi, India. It is made by combining Paithani and Banarasi fabrics. Shalu sarees are popular because they are made with a thinner, lighter silk that is easier to drape. Shalu sarees are often used for weddings, especially in Maharashtra. A typical wedding shalu saree will have Banarasi-inspired jari motifs and a pallu with Paithani patterns, such as a peacock design.