Rang Aur Noor Beige Banarasi Tissue Silk Saree

What is Banarasi tissue silk?

Tissue silk combines silk with metallic zari threads in the weave, which gives it a light, delicate, shimmering texture with a golden sheen. On the Rang Aur Noor saree, that shimmer is the base for the embroidery.

What does the embroidery look like?

Vertical vines of tulip-like flowers in pink, yellow and orange thread run in long rows across the pale sage-gold tissue body. The border is a multicolour striped band with a pink edge. The pattern is open rather than dense, so the tissue sheen shows between the vines and the saree stays light.

Is tissue silk see-through?

Tissue silk is light and has a slightly sheer quality, so wear a matching beige or skin-tone petticoat underneath. Have the blouse lined as well, for comfort and a cleaner finish against the skin, especially for a long evening or a puja.

Can I wash it at home?

Yes, gently. Hand wash it on its own with a mild detergent and dry it in the shade. Avoid wringing or rubbing the embroidered areas, and press it on low heat through a cotton cloth to keep the zari and threadwork smooth.

Is the blouse included?

Yes, the blouse piece is attached to the saree, within the 6.3 to 6.4 metre length. Your tailor cuts it from the end before stitching. Ask for the seams to be finished neatly inside so the cut edges stay tidy on a fine tissue fabric.

What jewellery and blouse go with it?

Gold jewellery picks up the tissue sheen; pearls keep it soft. For the blouse, the attached piece gives a tonal look, while a blouse in the pink of the border, or in a deeper green to echo the sage-gold ground, ties the whole saree together for an evening.