Romantic Ikkat Slub Linen Handloom White Saree

What does the pallu look like on the Romantic saree?

The body stays mostly white with small teal ikat dashes scattered sparsely across it, so the eye travels to the pallu, which is a deep teal worked densely in ikat. A fine teal stripe runs along the edge to tie the two together, and the pallu ends in tassels.

How long is the saree?

It measures 6.3 to 6.4 metres, with the blouse piece attached. That gives enough for a regular nivi drape with full pleats and a comfortable pallu. Let the deep teal pallu fall open over the shoulder, and keep the pleats neat so the fine teal stripe lines up along the hem.

Is there a blouse piece, and what colour is it?

Yes, a blouse piece comes attached to the saree and it is in the pallu colour, so you get the deep teal rather than the white of the body. Cut it off along the end and hand it to your tailor; teal against the white drape makes a clean, fresh contrast.

How should I wash it?

Hand wash it gently with a mild detergent, and wash it on its own, since the yarns are hand-dyed. Don't wring it; press the water out and dry it in the shade so the teal stays deep and the white stays clear.

Are the slubs and small irregularities a defect?

No. Slub linen is spun with natural thick-and-thin spots in the yarn, and these show as little raised bits and uneven lines in the weave. Along with slight variation in the ikat from hand-dyeing, they are what make each handloom piece a little different from the next.

Is it comfortable to wear through a long, warm day?

Yes. Linen breathes well and this one looks light, so it sits comfortably in heat and humidity. The mostly white body keeps the look cool and fresh too, which makes it an easy choice for summer travel or a long day at the office.