Madhubani Silkmark Gicha Tussar Silk Black Saree

What makes the pallu distinctive?

It is a colourful chequered grid of painted square panels in red, orange, green and cream, in a Madhubani style, edged by a narrow painted border in cream, red and black. On the black Ghicha silk the painted colours stand out strongly.

How do the black base and the painting work together?

Black gives the Madhubani colours maximum contrast, so even the fine line work is easy to see. The body is mostly plain, with a few small red painted roundels, so the overall effect is dramatic but not busy.

What jewellery goes with it?

Antique gold or temple jewellery suits the festive side of the saree, while oxidised silver gives it a folk-art feel. Keep it to one statement piece; the pallu already does a lot of the talking.

Is a blouse piece included?

Yes. A blouse piece in the pallu colour comes attached to the saree and is unstitched, so you can have it tailored to your measurements and preferred neckline. The saree is about 6.3 to 6.4 metres long.

Why might I see small irregularities?

The silk is handwoven Ghicha and the art is painted by hand, so slight variations in line, colour fill and weave are expected. They are the mark of handwork and make each saree individual. Colours on screen may also differ a little from the fabric.