Silkmark Tussar Fanciful Blockprint Biege & Red Saree

How are the colours arranged on the Fanciful saree?

A plain beige section with red and blue temple borders sits beside a printed section divided into a band of blue-grey and a band of red, both carrying rows of cream geometric motifs. Blue is part of the design alongside the beige and red.

Which blouse suits the beige, red and blue?

A red blouse brings out the warm band and suits festive days, while navy picks up the blue section for a calmer look. The running blouse piece comes in the pallu colour. Antique gold jewellery works with all three colours.

Is the Fanciful saree only for special days?

No. It works well as office wear, with a pleated pallu and simple studs. For kitty brunches and festive gatherings, the red and blue bands of the pallu take on a celebratory feel when you add gold jewellery.

Can I wash it at home?

We'd advise against it. The care instruction is dry clean only, which is the safest way to look after both the tussar silk and the block-printed colours. Between cleanings, airing the saree in the shade after you wear it is usually enough to keep it fresh.

How is hand block printing done?

A design is carved into a wooden or metal block, the block is dipped in dye, and the printer presses it onto the fabric by hand, repeat after repeat. The finished print carries a slight, charming imperfection, which is the mark of handwork.

Will the colour match what I see on my phone?

It should be close, but screens vary. Brightness and colour settings on phones and laptops shift how a shade looks, so the fabric in your hands may appear slightly lighter or deeper than on screen. If you are matching accessories to an exact tone, buy them after you've seen the saree.

Is the length enough for different draping styles?

At 6.3 to 6.4 metres, there's room for the usual Nivi drape with full pleats and either an open or a pleated pallu. The blouse piece comes attached, so have it detached before you start draping.