Syaahi Mangalagiri Handpainted Sable Black Saree

What is on the pallu?

The pallu shows a row of standing figures from epic scenes, hand-painted in cream on the black ground with florals around them. A wide olive-gold woven temple border frames the saree, so it has a rich, festive feel that suits Diwali and other festival days.

How is the body patterned?

Cream medallions and florals are hand-painted across the black body in an all-over jaal, so the pattern carries from pleats to pallu. The wide olive-gold temple border frames it, and the heavily worked pallu with its standing figures gives the drape a strong finish.

Is it festive enough for Diwali?

Yes. The epic-scene figures on the pallu make it a natural choice for Diwali and other festive days. The cream on black also looks striking at a wedding or reception, an engagement or roka, and an evening dinner.

Does the blouse come with it?

Yes, a running blouse is attached. The saree is 6.4 to 6.5 metres long and 45 to 46 inches wide with the blouse length included, and it comes unstitched, so you can have the blouse cut and stitched in your own style.

Will the colour look the same as the photo?

Very nearly. Screens can shift hues slightly, so the cream may look a touch warmer or cooler in person. Because the saree is hand-painted, small irregularities in the pattern are natural and make each piece unique.

What is the care routine?

Dry clean only. Keep it in a separate bag in a dry place and change the folds now and then. Air it out regularly, and dry it in the shade if it ever gets damp.