Embroidered Pure Tissue Linen Handdyed Saree Blue

What does the embroidery look like on the body?

The body is a pale, airy shade worked with tiny dark dots in neat rows, with a few small flowers scattered between them. The motifs are small and spaced out, so the saree reads light and quiet from a distance, and the detail shows only up close.

How is the pallu finished?

The pallu carries bands of gold and olive-green stripes, picked up again in a narrow striped border along the length, and it ends in tassels. The stripes give the saree a gentle structure that sets off the soft dotted body, and the tassels add a little swing as you move.

What should I wear under it?

Tissue linen has a delicate, slightly sheer texture, and a light shade like this one shows more through it. Choose a petticoat that matches the body closely, ideally in a smooth fabric so the pleats sit flat. A stark white petticoat can change the tone, so match it rather than defaulting to white.

Since it is hand dyed, will the shade vary?

A little, yes. The colour is applied by hand, so the depth of shade can differ slightly from piece to piece. These small irregularities come with handcrafted fabric. Screens also shift colour, so it may look a touch more blue or more aqua in person.

Does the saree come with a blouse piece?

Yes. The blouse piece is attached to the saree and is in the pallu colour. Cut it off before giving it to your tailor. A simple cut works best here, so the fine embroidery on the body stays the focus and the blouse doesn't compete with it.

How do I care for the embroidery?

Dry clean only. Store it in its own bag in a dry place, and refold it along different lines every so often so creases don't set into the tissue. Airing it out in dry weather now and then keeps it fresh; if it ever needs drying, keep it in the shade.