Madhubani Silkmark Gicha Tussar Silk Brown Saree

What motifs appear on the pallu?

The pallu has horizontal rows of painted Madhubani motifs, fish, birds and flowers, and a painted folk-art band runs along the edges and hem. Against the copper-rust ground the motifs bring bright pops of blue, green, red and cream, and the body stays plain so the pallu leads.

What shade is the brown?

A warm rust or copper brown with Tussar's natural sheen. It leans warm, so it flatters most skin tones and sits well with gold or copper jewellery, and the bright fish band in the pallu stands out against it.

What does Silkmark mean on this saree?

Silkmark is a label under the Silk Mark Organisation of India that confirms the fabric is genuine natural silk. Here that is Ghicha Tussar, a handwoven silk spun from broken or leftover Tussar fibres, with a rich, slightly uneven texture. On a hand-painted saree at this price, it is your assurance that the artwork sits on real silk.

What blouse would suit it?

The attached blouse piece is in the pallu colour and comes unstitched. A deep green or teal blouse would echo the fish motifs; black or mustard also works well with the rust base.

Will the colours fade?

Dry cleaning only and keeping it out of direct sun are the best ways to protect the hand-painted colours. Keep it in a separate bag in a dry place, change the folds regularly, and air it in dry weather. If it ever gets damp, dry it in the shade.