Madhubani Silkmark Gicha Tussar Silk Brown Saree

What design does the pallu carry?

A large oval medallion of painted Madhubani petal motifs fills the pallu in red, orange, cream and black. It is a bold, dramatic layout against the plain copper-brown body, and it shows off best when the pallu is left open.

How does the copper brown look with the painting?

The copper-brown body, with its fine tonal stripes, has a warm glow, and the painting in red, orange, cream and black sits naturally on it. It is an earthy, harmonious palette rather than a high-contrast one, with a narrow painted border framing the body.

What is Ghicha silk like to wear?

Ghicha is handwoven from yarn spun from broken or leftover Tussar fibres, so it has a rich, textured hand with visible slubs. It is known for durability, and the slight irregularity of the weave is part of its character and gives the painting a natural ground to sit on.

What jewellery suits it?

Antique gold, copper or terracotta jewellery suits the earthy tones of the copper-brown body and the painting. Keep the neckline simple if you leave the pallu open to show the oval medallion, and let earrings carry the look.

How should I store it?

Keep it in a separate bag in a dry place, change the folds regularly so the painted medallion doesn't crease in the same place, and air it now and then. Clean by dry cleaning only.