Chitrika Pure Khadi Cotton Handloom Saree Purple

What is painted on the blouse?

Frangipani flowers in pink and yellow, painted by hand on a black blouse piece. The flowers are large and fill the panel, so the blouse reads as a bold floral against the solid wine-purple saree and its red tassels.

How does the saree read?

The saree is a solid deep wine-purple handloom khadi, matte, with red tassels and the pallu in the same plain shade as the body. It is a dark, rich colour, and the black blouse with bright flowers keeps the outfit lively for office days and everyday wear.

What jewellery suits it?

Gold or antique gold sits well with wine-purple and black. Small pink or yellow stones pick up the frangipani, and a pair of jhumkas is enough; the blouse already carries plenty of detail.

What is in the package?

One 6.4 to 6.5 metre saree with a 1 metre hand-painted running blouse piece. Your tailor can make the blouse to your measurements; lay out the painted panel together before cutting so the flowers fall where you want them.

How do I wash it?

Gently by hand with a mild detergent, saree and blouse in separate washes, and dried in the shade. Deep plum cotton should be kept away from lighter clothes in the wash.