Whispering Petals Blockprint Chanderi Silk Saree Sage Green

What is the buti pattern like?

Blue and cream flower buti are printed in rows across the body, medium in size and evenly spaced. The cool blue and cream keep the saree soft and calm, and the rows give it a tidy rhythm that works well for workwear and still looks considered at a dinner.

What makes the pallu and border different?

The pallu is pale, with a medallion pattern, and more worked than the body. A black scroll border with a blue edge and a yellow line runs along the hem, and the black gives the soft palette a sharp outline that keeps it from looking washed out.

What petticoat should I wear?

Match the petticoat to the base shade of the saree, or go with a nude tone close to your skin. Chanderi is light and slightly sheer, so a strongly contrasting petticoat will show through, especially at the pleats where the fabric layers.

Can the colours vary or bleed?

Because the colours are hand printed, they may vary slightly from screen to piece, and soft shades can look different in daylight and indoor light. To look after them, keep to dry cleaning only, avoid soaking, and dry it in the shade if it ever gets wet.

How would you style the blouse?

A black blouse picks up the border and looks sharp for evening dinners. Navy or deep blue repeats the buti for the office. A cream blouse with short sleeves keeps it light for brunch, and a touch of gold suits it for festive days.

How long is it?

It is 6.3 to 6.4 metres including the attached blouse piece. Cut the blouse portion away before tailoring. When you drape it, bring the pale medallion pallu over the shoulder and keep the black scroll border running along the pleats, so the worked end shows clearly.