Goonj Chanderi Silk Fresh Blue Ajrakh Printed Saree

What motif does the Goonj saree use?

Cream cross-flower buti in a medium size are spaced across a teal ground. The cream reads crisp and clean against teal, so the saree looks fresh, and the motif is large enough to show its hand-blocked shape.

What is the feather band on the pallu?

The pallu carries a black and cream band of feather-like shapes with a zigzag rhythm, the most graphic part of the design. The edges are kept to a narrow teal border with a gold line, so the pallu band does the heavy lifting.

Is a blouse piece part of the package?

Yes. The saree comes with a blouse piece attached, and the 6.3 to 6.4 metre measurement includes it. It is separated from the saree before tailoring, so you won't need extra blouse fabric unless you want a contrast.

How sheer is Chanderi silk cotton?

Lightly sheer, which is what gives it its airy look. On a mid-tone ground like this, a petticoat close to the base colour blends in; avoid white, which can show as a pale line through the fabric.

Why do hand block prints vary?

Each motif is stamped by hand with a carved wooden block, so the pressure, the dye on the block and the alignment change slightly every time. That can mean small shifts in spacing or depth of colour across the saree. Screens add a little colour difference too.

Is the length enough for a full drape?

At 6.3 to 6.4 metres including the attached blouse piece, it is a full-length saree. After the blouse portion is separated, there is enough for a classic nivi drape with full pleats and a pallu that falls well.