Goonj Chanderi Silk Pure Beige Ajrakh Printed Saree

What does the body of the Goonj saree look like?

The body carries fine horizontal stripes in maroon and blue on a cream ground. It is a light, airy look, and the small-scale stripes give the drape a gentle, even rhythm that sets off the bold red medallion pallu.

How bold is the pallu?

Very. The pallu turns to a red ground filled with medallions, a strong contrast to the pale striped body. A blue zigzag border with a red-orange selvedge frames the length, so the colour is carried from the edges into the pallu.

Is a light ground like this see-through?

Chanderi silk cotton has a natural sheerness, and a cream ground shows it more than a dark one. Wear a cream or skin-tone petticoat for a clean look, and avoid patterned or dark petticoats, which can shadow through in daylight.

Does it include a blouse?

A blouse piece comes attached to the saree, within the 6.3 to 6.4 metre length. Have your tailor separate it first before stitching. The package holds the saree with its attached blouse, so you have the drape and the blouse fabric together in one length.

What care does it need?

Dry cleaning only, which matters more on a pale ground where marks show. Keep it in a separate bag, in a dry place, and refold it along new lines every so often. Let it air in dry weather and keep it out of strong sun to protect the cream base.

Will the colours vary from the photos?

They may, slightly. Screens and displays render colours differently, so the cream and red may look a touch different in person. As a handcrafted piece, it may also show minor irregularities in the print, and that is part of what makes each saree unique.