Silkmark Tussar Bold Blockprint Yellow & Blue Saree

What is printed on this saree?

The body is in navy stripes, and the cream pallu is scattered with mustard flowers on navy vines. A grey woven-look band with a cream line edges the saree. The yellow reads as a warm mustard rather than lemon, which suits the navy well.

Which blouse suits mustard and navy florals?

A navy blouse grounds the look. A mustard blouse brightens it, and white keeps it crisp. Gold jewellery suits the mustard, while silver suits the navy; pick one for a tidy finish.

Can I wash it at home?

We'd advise against it. The care instruction is dry clean only, which is the safest way to look after both the tussar silk and the block-printed colours. Between cleanings, airing the saree in the shade after you wear it is usually enough to keep it fresh.

Why does the fabric feel slightly textured?

It is Ghicha tussar. The yarn is spun from the shorter tussar fibres left over in silk production, which gives a slightly coarser, more textured hand than regular tussar. That texture is part of its character, and the fabric still carries tussar's natural sheen.

Are no two pieces exactly the same?

Each one carries its own small differences. The print is stamped by hand with carved blocks, so pressure, alignment and dye depth shift slightly from piece to piece. These minor irregularities are the uniqueness of handcrafted work, and worth looking for rather than worrying about.

Will the colour match what I see on my phone?

It should be close, but screens vary. Brightness and colour settings on phones and laptops shift how a shade looks, so the fabric in your hands may appear slightly lighter or deeper than on screen. If you are matching accessories to an exact tone, buy them after you've seen the saree.

Is the length enough for different draping styles?

At 6.3 to 6.4 metres, there's room for the usual Nivi drape with full pleats and either an open or a pleated pallu. The unstitched blouse piece comes attached, so have it detached before you start draping.