Noor Bandhej Pure Kota Silk Saree Green

Is it a single green?

Not quite. Most of the saree is a fresh green, but one end shades into a bright lime yellow. White bandhej dots run through both, and the narrow gold border ties the two shades together, so the change reads as one piece.

Are the dots printed or tied?

They are tied. Bandhej is a hand tie-dye technique: small points of fabric are knotted with thread before dyeing, so they stay undyed. That is why the dots vary slightly in shape and spacing, a natural mark of the handwork rather than a flaw.

Is it comfortable in hot weather?

Yes. Kota silk is a lightweight, airy fabric handwoven from silk and cotton threads, so it sits light on the body in the heat. The saree suits summer outings and travel, and a cotton blouse keeps the whole look cool and easy through the day.

What comes with the saree?

You get the saree, 5.4-5.5 metres long, and an 80 cm blouse piece. A green blouse gives a neat, coordinated look; a lime-yellow blouse picks up the shaded end, and gold suits a festive day.

How long is it?

The saree is 5.4-5.5 metres long, plus a separate 80 cm blouse piece. That gives a comfortable length for a standard drape with pleats and pallu. The pallu carries the same scattered white dots as the body, so the pattern stays continuous right to the end.

How do I wash it?

Gently, by hand, with a mild detergent, and separately from other clothes. Dry it in shade. Kota silk is stronger than it looks thanks to its cotton content, but handwash keeps the weave and the dyed colours at their best.