Mesmerizing Silk Linen Embroidered Handloom Baby Pink Saree

What does the embroidery look like?

The body is sprinkled with small multicoloured floral sprigs: red, cream and blue blossoms on fine green stems, spread evenly across the fabric. The work is delicate rather than dense, so the soft pastel base stays visible between the motifs.

What does the handloom weave add?

The silk and linen yarns are woven by hand, which gives the fabric a natural, slightly textured surface with a soft sheen from the silk. Small irregularities are part of that character and show it was made on a loom, so each saree is a little different.

How are the border and pallu finished?

A gold zari band runs along the edge, and the pallu is finished in stripes. The gold gives the pastel saree a festive lift without heavy embellishment, and it pairs easily with gold jewellery.

Is the embroidery delicate to look after?

A little care helps. The saree is dry clean only, which protects the stitching from rough washing. When pressing, iron on the reverse at low heat so the threads are not flattened, and keep perfume off the embroidered areas.

How long is the saree?

It is 6.3 to 6.4 metres long, and that includes the blouse piece attached at one end, which comes in the pallu colour. Once the blouse piece is cut off, there is plenty of length for pleats and a full pallu.