Madhubani Silkmark Gicha Tussar Silk Green Saree

What design is on the pallu?

Paired round medallions are painted on a cream ground, with bands of Madhubani-style motifs in red, orange and black around them. The medallions give the pallu a bold, graphic focus that is easy to see from a distance, and a narrow painted border runs along the edge.

How does the green read?

It is an earthy mid green with the slub texture of Ghicha tussar, rich rather than bright. A few small red roundels are painted on the body, and the green sits naturally with the red and orange tones of the painting.

Which blouse would you suggest?

A rust or maroon blouse echoes the red roundels on the body, and mustard gives a festive lift. The attached blouse piece is in the pallu colour and unstitched, so you can also use it for a matching look.

Is it pure silk?

Yes. The saree is Silkmark certified, which confirms genuine natural silk under the Silk Mark Organisation of India. The base is Ghicha Tussar, a handwoven silk made from yarn spun from broken or leftover Tussar fibres, so expect a rich texture with visible slubs rather than a smooth, glossy surface.

How long is the saree?

About 6.3 to 6.4 metres, with an unstitched blouse piece in the pallu colour attached at one end. That gives you enough for a comfortable nivi drape with pleats and a generous pallu that shows the painted medallions.

What care does it need?

Dry clean only, which is the safest way to look after the hand painting and the silk. Keep it in a separate bag, change the folds regularly and air it occasionally in dry weather, away from direct sun.