Tepchi Handwork Georgette Saree Dark Pink

What shade is the dark pink?

A bright rani or hot pink with white tepchi leaf vines all over. The white stands out sharply against the strong pink, so the saree looks bold and lively, and the sheer georgette keeps it light rather than heavy.

How is the embroidery spread?

The vines and leaves cover the body and pallu evenly, with a narrow plain pink edge at the border. The pattern is close enough to look rich but open enough for the pink to show through.

What petticoat suits it?

Georgette is sheer, so choose a petticoat in a matching hot pink. A white petticoat shows as a lighter patch through the pleats and dulls the strong colour, while a matched one keeps the pink rich and even.

Which blouse works with hot pink?

A white blouse with pearls gives a fresh, clean look and picks up the white tepchi vines. Silver or gold blouses suit evenings and a sangeet, and the attached blouse piece in the pallu colour gives a neatly matched look.

Is it hand embroidered?

Yes. Tepchi is a hand embroidery whose name means a straight running stitch, and this piece comes from Lucknow. Small irregularities in stitch length and leaf shape are normal; they are signs of handwork rather than flaws, and they make each saree its own.

Does the strong pink need special washing?

Keep it simple and gentle. Hand wash with a mild detergent, always on its own, and dry it in the shade rather than in direct sun. Iron on the reverse at a low heat so the white tepchi vines stay neat and raised.