Silkmark Tussar Timeless Blockprint Red & Black Saree

What is printed on the saree?

Trailing leafy vines and flowers in navy-black cover a cream body, finished with a coral shimmer edge, and the pallu is striped in red-pink. The dark vines keep the look graphic, and the red-pink pallu is the warm colour that lifts it.

Which jewellery suits a navy vine print with red?

Oxidised silver suits the navy vines, and gold warms the red. Pearls give a soft daytime finish. A red blouse adds warmth; a navy one keeps it cool and crisp.

Can I wash it at home?

We'd advise against it. The care instruction is dry clean only, which is the safest way to look after both the tussar silk and the block-printed colours. Between cleanings, airing the saree in the shade after you wear it is usually enough to keep it fresh.

What is tussar silk?

Tussar, also called Kosa silk, comes from the cocoons of wild silkworms. It is valued for its rich texture, natural sheen and golden colour tones. This saree uses Silkmark certified tussar, so the silk's authenticity and purity are assured.

Why does the fabric feel slightly textured?

It is Ghicha tussar. The yarn is spun from the shorter tussar fibres left over in silk production, which gives a slightly coarser, more textured hand than regular tussar. That texture is part of its character, and the fabric still carries tussar's natural sheen.

How can I tell it's a real block print?

Look closely at the repeats. In a hand block print, motifs may sit very slightly off line, and the depth of colour can vary from one stamp to the next. Those small irregularities are the charming imperfection of block printing and exactly what makes a handcrafted piece unique.

Will the colour match what I see on my phone?

It should be close, but screens vary. Brightness and colour settings on phones and laptops shift how a shade looks, so the fabric in your hands may appear slightly lighter or deeper than on screen. If you are matching accessories to an exact tone, buy them after you've seen the saree.