Syaahi Mangalagiri Handpainted Blue Serene Saree

What is on the pallu?

The pallu is cream, with figures painted in blues across it. It reverses the colours of the royal blue body, so it stands out clearly when draped over the shoulder, and the painted figures give it the feel of a hand-drawn scene.

How is the body painted?

The body is royal blue, with light blue climbing flowers and leaves spread across it. A blue border with a green and gold woven edge frames it, so the saree stays mostly in one cool colour family.

How would you style it?

The blouse is attached. A royal blue blouse keeps it tonal, while a cream or gold blouse brightens it and echoes the pallu. Silver or oxidised jewellery suits the blues.

Is it heavy to wear?

No. It is a lightweight drape in Mangalagiri cotton silk, so it is comfortable to wear through a long festive day or an evening function. At 6.4 to 6.5 metres long and 45 to 46 inches wide, it gives a full, easy drape.

Will mine look exactly like the photo?

Close, but not identical. Screens shift hues slightly, and each saree is hand painted, so small details in line and colour vary from piece to piece. Those minor irregularities are part of what makes each hand-painted saree its own.

How should I wash it?

Hand wash it gently with a mild detergent, separately from other clothes, and dry it in the shade. Avoid wringing or scrubbing the painted areas; press the water out gently instead, and iron on the reverse side to protect the paintwork.