Chitrika Pure Khadi Cotton Handloom Saree Soft Lavendar

What does the blouse look like?

Large pink frangipani flowers, touched with yellow and white, hand-painted on a black ground. The black makes the flowers stand out, so the blouse looks rich even though the plum saree itself is plain.

What finishes the pallu?

Pink tassels run along the pallu end. They pick up the pink of the painted frangipani, which ties the plain plum saree back to the black blouse piece and gives the drape a soft finishing touch.

How should I plan the blouse with my tailor?

There is one hand-painted blouse piece of 1 metre, with large frangipani flowers on a black ground. Lay it out with your tailor before cutting, so the flowers you like best sit where they will show, on the back or on a front panel.

Is the blouse length enough?

The painted blouse fabric is 1 metre, and the saree is 6.4 to 6.5 metres. Talk to your tailor about the sleeve length and neckline you have in mind before cutting, as there is one painted piece to plan around and the flowers should not be lost in the seams.

How do I wash the saree and blouse?

Separately, by hand, with a mild detergent, and dried in the shade. Iron the painted blouse on the reverse side. Avoid soaking, since the dark blouse ground and the saree should not sit in water together.