Syaahi Mangalagiri Handpainted Red Precious Saree

What is on the pallu?

The pallu is a cream panel of tall standing figures and arches painted in red, pink and cream tones, finished with a tasselled end. It is a lighter ground than the brick-red body, so it stands out clearly when the pallu falls open.

How is the body designed?

The body is a plain brick red, which lets the painted pallu carry the design. An orange, gold-toned zigzag border frames it along the edges, so the drape looks rich without the body itself being worked.

What blouse would you pair with it?

The blouse piece comes attached. Red keeps the look tonal, while a cream or gold blouse lifts it for evenings and echoes the painted pallu. Gold jewellery suits the gold-toned zigzag border and completes the look.

Can I wear it all day?

Yes. These sarees are lightweight drapes, so it is easy to carry through a full day of festivities. Mangalagiri cotton silk has a soft sheen and is comfortable to wear, which helps on long wedding or puja days.

What are the measurements?

It is about 6.4 to 6.5 metres long and 45 to 46 inches wide, with the blouse attached. That allows a full drape with deep pleats and a long pallu.

Will the red bleed?

Wash it separately. Hand wash it gently with a mild detergent, on its own, and dry it in the shade, so the red does not mark the cream pallu. Avoid long soaking and do not wring the painted areas.