Fanciful Silk Linen Embroidered Handloom Blue Saree

What motifs are embroidered on it?

The body carries red paisleys and flowers with cream leaf branches, set apart so the bright cerulean blue base shows through. A narrow gold zari band edges the saree, and the playful red-on-blue palette keeps it fresh and cheerful for daytime wear.

What is on the pallu?

The pallu has fine horizontal stripes with a slim gold edge, and it ends in small tassels. It is a simpler finish than the body, so the embroidery stays the main feature when the pallu is pleated or left open.

How is the saree made?

It is a handloom saree, woven in Bhagalpur from silk and linen yarns blended together, then embroidered with the paisleys and sprigs and hand-dyed. Because so much of it is done by hand, minor irregularities in the weave and slight variation in colour are natural, and no two pieces turn out exactly alike.

Does the blouse match the body or the pallu?

The blouse piece is in the pallu colour and comes attached to the saree. If you would rather contrast it, a red blouse picks up the paisleys nicely, and white keeps the whole look crisp and summery.

How should I iron it?

Use a low heat setting and press lightly before wearing to smooth the drape. Iron the embroidered areas from the reverse, with a thin cotton cloth in between, so the stitches keep their raised look and the gold zari band isn't flattened. Then store it folded in a separate bag.