Silkmark Tussar Surreal Blockprint Blue & Beige Saree

How does blue on beige read?

Fresh and clear. The sky-blue body is striped, and the cream pallu is printed with scattered magenta leaf motifs with touches of black, finished by a magenta leaf band. The blue stays cool and calm, and the magenta in the print adds a little warmth.

How can I make the Surreal saree feel more festive?

Add warmth and shine: a mustard or gold-toned blouse, antique gold jewellery and an open pallu. A deeper lip colour helps too. For a quieter look, switch back to the running blouse and silver earrings.

Is the blouse already stitched?

No. It comes as an unstitched tussar silk blouse piece, attached to the saree and in the pallu colour. That gives your tailor full freedom with the fit and design. Have it detached from the saree before the pattern is cut.

What care does tussar silk need?

Keep to a few simple rules: dry clean only, dry it in the shade if it gets damp, and keep it away from strong sunlight. Store it in its own bag in a dry place and refold it along different lines now and then, so creases don't set in one spot.

Is it pure tussar?

Yes. The fabric is Silkmark certified tussar silk, and the Silkmark label from the Silk Mark Organisation of India exists to guarantee authenticity and purity. What you feel is tussar's own texture and natural sheen.

Will it feel smooth or textured?

Textured. This is Ghicha tussar, spun from the shorter fibres left over in tussar production, so the surface is slightly coarser than regular tussar. You'll feel a gentle grain in the hand along with the natural sheen, and it suits the earthy look of a hand-stamped print.