Nakshi Pure Khadi Cotton Handloom Saree Gray

What are the little flowers on the Nakshi saree?

Tiny white daisies with yellow centres are scattered evenly across the charcoal body. They are small and spaced out, so from a few feet away the saree reads as a soft, muted grey with a gentle texture, and up close the flowers come through. The pallu carries the same scatter as the body.

What is the border like?

It is a wide, plain band in pale grey, with no embroidery or shimmer on it. That broad, quiet border frames the darker body and gives the drape a clean edge, which keeps the whole saree understated and easy to accessorise.

Where would I wear this one?

Mostly to work: a muted grey khadi with small florals looks composed through a full office day. It also suits summer travel and kitty lunches, where cotton keeps you cool, and it can go to a festive daytime gathering with silver jewellery and a brighter blouse.

Is the embroidery done by hand?

No. The saree is handwoven from handspun khadi cotton in Bengal, and the flowers are added afterwards with digital machine embroidery. That is why the daisies are so even in size and spacing. The handmade character is in the fabric itself, which has the slight irregularities of a handloom weave.

Does it come with a blouse piece?

Yes, it comes with a running blouse, meaning the blouse fabric is part of the same length of khadi, which measures 6.4–6.5 metres in all. Your tailor cuts it off from the end before the saree is draped.

How do I wash it?

Hand wash gently with a mild detergent, on its own, and dry it in the shade. Avoid wringing, as it can pull the embroidery threads; roll it in a towel to remove water instead. Iron from the reverse so the daisies keep their shape.