Ret Ki Chhaya Ajrakh Printed Serene Blue Chanderi Silk Saree

How is the pallu built up?

The pallu is made of dense bands of black, cream and red prints, stacked one after another, ending in a plain red section. It reads almost like a layered border, so when draped open it gives a lot of pattern and colour right at the shoulder.

What is the body print like?

Small red paisley buti dot the blue body at regular intervals, with flower bands near the pallu. The scale is small, so the saree looks calm for regular wear, and the red edge with its printed paisley band keeps a warm accent running all along the border.

What should I wear underneath?

Chanderi silk is light and slightly sheer, which keeps it airy. A fitted petticoat in a matching blue gives the cleanest drape and full cover at the pleats. Avoid a white or cream petticoat, as it can show through and lighten the body colour.

How should I keep it between wears?

Store it in its own bag in a dry cupboard. Refold it along new lines now and then, and let it breathe in dry, non-humid air so the folds don't set. Cleaning should be dry clean only, and if it gets damp, dry it in the shade.

Will every piece look the same?

Close, but each will have small differences. Ajrakh is built up by hand in stages of resist dyeing and block printing, so slight irregularities in spacing or depth of colour are natural. Screens also show colours differently. Those variations are part of what makes it handcrafted.

Does it drape well?

Chanderi silk is lightweight, so the pallu doesn't weigh down the shoulder and the saree is easy to manage through a full day of wear. The matte finish keeps the print looking clear and crisp, and the small buti body pleats into a neat, calm line.