Silkmark Tussar Alluring Blockprint Black & Red Saree

What is printed on this saree?

Dusty-mauve floral vines are printed all over a black ground. The pallu moves into mauve with pale stripes and finishes in a black end, and a mauve woven-look band with pale stripes runs along as the border. The mauve reads soft and dusty rather than a bright red.

Which blouse suits black with dusty-mauve florals?

The attached blouse piece is in the pallu colour. If you want a contrast, a black blouse keeps it sleek, a mauve one repeats the striped pallu, and cream gives a lighter lift. Oxidised silver jewellery suits the printed florals best.

Will the block-print colours run?

The safest way to keep the colours as they are is to dry clean only, as the care instruction asks. Block printing is a hand process with dyes stamped on by hand, so don't soak, scrub or machine-wash it. If it gets caught in rain, dry it flat in the shade, away from the sun.

How long is the saree?

The saree measures 6.3 to 6.4 metres, and the blouse piece comes attached to it. That is a comfortable length for a regular Nivi drape with full pleats and a pallu over the shoulder. Detach the blouse piece before you drape it.

What does Silkmark certified mean?

Silkmark is the quality label of the Silk Mark Organisation of India. It assures that the fabric is genuine natural silk and meets their standards for purity. For a tussar saree bought online, it means the silk you are paying for is authentic.

What is Ghicha tussar?

Ghicha is a way of spinning tussar from the shorter fibres left over after the main silk is produced. The result is a yarn with a slightly coarser texture than regular tussar. It is still Silkmark certified silk, with the rich texture and natural sheen tussar is valued for.