Syaahi Mangalagiri Handpainted Red Elegant Saree

What is painted on the pallu?

The pallu end is a cream panel painted with a deity scene in blue, green, purple and gold, framed in green, with a multicolour floral band alongside it. The very end of the pallu is finished with tassels, so the hand-painted scene sits right where everyone will see it as the pallu falls over your shoulder.

How is the body designed?

The body is a plain brick red, with the painted work placed towards the pallu: a multicolour floral band and the framed deity panel. The plain stretch falls in the pleats, so the saree looks rich at the pallu and calm at the waist. A gold zari edge border frames it along both sides.

Where can I wear it?

It is a festive saree first, with a pallu that suits Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi or a family celebration. It also works as a guest at a wedding function or reception, for an engagement or roka, and for an evening dinner, where the painted panel and the gold edge catch the light beautifully.

Is it heavy to wear?

No. These Mangalagiri hand-painted sarees are lightweight drapes, so it sits easily on the shoulder. That makes it comfortable through a long ceremony or a function that runs late into the evening.

Does it have a blouse?

Yes. A blouse piece comes attached to the saree, so the package is one saree with its blouse, ready for you to cut off and have stitched to your own measurements and preferred neckline.

How should I wash it?

Gently, by hand, with a mild detergent. Wash it on its own rather than with other clothes, and dry it in the shade. Avoid wringing it hard, so the painted figures on the pallu stay crisp.