Inviting Ikkat Slub Linen Handloom Green Saree

What is the pattern like?

Large diamond Ikkat blocks run over the whole saree, tone on tone in aqua and deeper teal. Because the colours are close, the pattern reads as rich texture from a distance and as clear diamonds up close. The pallu carries the same pattern as the body, so the drape looks continuous from pleats to shoulder.

What does the border look like?

A horizontal stripe band in white and teal runs along the edge. The white lines give the tonal body a crisp frame and stop it from looking flat. Tassels finish the pallu end. When pleated, the stripes stack neatly at the hem, which gives the drape a tidy, finished line.

How long is it?

It is 6.3 to 6.4 metres, with a blouse piece attached. That gives enough for a standard drape with full pleats and a pallu of regular length. Since the pattern is the same all over, you can adjust the pallu length freely without losing any part of the design.

How should I wash it?

Wash the saree separately, gently by hand, in cool water with a mild detergent, since the yarns are hand-dyed. Rinse well and dry it in the shade. With white stripes at the border, avoid leaving it bunched up or folded while it is still wet.

How should I drape it?

Because the large aqua and teal diamonds run over the whole saree, a simple nivi drape with neat pleats shows the pattern best. Let the white and teal striped border line up at the hem, and leave the pallu open over the shoulder so the diamonds and tassels show.

What jewellery suits it?

Silver and oxidised jewellery suit the cool aqua-teal tones best. A chunky silver neckpiece or long earrings work well with the bold diamonds. For a softer look, pearls or a simple chain are enough. A white or tan bag picks up the striped border and keeps the outfit light.