Striped Katan Silk Carmine Red Saree Handcrafted

What does the body look like?

The ground is a deep crimson with tonal bands woven across it and tiny sequins scattered along the stripes. The tonal bands are close in colour to the ground, so the pattern is felt more than seen, giving a rich, layered red.

How is the pallu finished?

The pallu is finely striped and ends in tassels. When folded or pleated, the fine stripes show clearly, and the tassels add a little movement when you let the pallu hang loose over the arm.

What blouse would you pair with crimson?

A gold blouse makes it festive and picks up the accents. A dark red or maroon blouse gives a seamless tonal look, while black creates a sharp evening contrast. Emerald green is the traditional bold pairing with deep red.

Can I wash it at home?

You can, gently. Dry cleaning is preferred, but a soft hand wash with mild detergent works. Wash it separately because the colour is hand-dyed, avoid wringing or scrubbing the sequins, and dry it in shade.

Is the blouse piece attached?

Yes, the blouse piece comes attached to the saree. The total length is 6.3 to 6.4 metres including it. Cut it away cleanly before tailoring and have it made to your measurements, perhaps with gold piping to pick up the accents.

How should I drape the pallu?

Leave the finely striped pallu loose over the arm for festive or evening wear, so the tassels move and the tiny sequins catch the light. For a kitty party or brunch, pleat and pin it neatly on the shoulder and keep the jewellery light.