Chitrika Pure Khadi Cotton Handloom Saree Bold Red

What is painted on the Chitrika blouse piece?

A large Durga face, worked in bold yellow and black tones, hand painted on the blouse fabric. It is a strong, graphic image at a large scale, so it reads clearly even from across a room and easily becomes the focus of the outfit.

How does the blouse sit with the saree?

The saree is a plain red khadi, finished with tassels, with the pallu the same as the body. Because the saree carries no pattern of its own, the painted Durga face on the blouse becomes the focal point of the whole outfit.

What exactly comes in the package?

One khadi saree of 6.4 to 6.5 metres with a running blouse, and a hand-painted blouse fabric of 1 metre carrying the Durga face. Take the painted piece to your tailor so the blouse can be made to your own measurements and neckline.

Where should the face go when I stitch the blouse?

Most people place a large motif like this on the back, so it shows above the pallu, or centred on the front if you wear the pallu open. Show your tailor the fabric before cutting, since there is only one painted panel to work with.

How do I wash the painted blouse?

Hand wash it gently with a mild detergent, and wash the blouse and the saree separately. Dry both in the shade, and iron the painted area from the reverse on a low to medium setting so the paint is never under a hot iron.