Kinetic Banarasi Silk Linen Green Handloom Saree

What does this saree look like?

The body is a plain aqua-mint green with a wide gold-and-silver floral brocade border along the edge. The cool, watery green with the warm metallic border makes a fresh contrast, and the large floral scrolls stand out clearly.

Will the aqua green stay bright?

Light, clear shades fade faster in strong sun. Dry and air it in the shade, keep it to dry cleaning, and store it in a breathable bag away from windows so the aqua stays fresh.

What blouse can I pair with it?

A blouse piece comes attached to the saree, within the 6.3 to 6.4 metre length, and can be tailored to your measurements. If you enjoy contrast, a solid blouse in a deeper teal, gold or silver tone picks up the body and the wide floral border.

Why is a Bhagalpur saree called Banarasi?

Banarasi refers to the brocade technique and motif style, which comes from Banaras. This saree comes from Bhagalpur and uses that Banarasi brocade approach on a silk-linen base, with the floral motifs woven into its wide border.

Why are there small irregularities in the weave?

Because it is woven by hand. Tension changes a little as the weaver works, and each motif is built by hand on the loom, so you may see a slub, a slightly thicker thread or a tiny variation in a repeat. These are characteristics of handloom, not flaws.

Does silk linen feel soft or crisp?

Soft, with texture. Silk linen blends the soft feel and subtle sheen of silk with the natural texture of linen, so you get a fabric that is soft and breathable but still shows a little character in the weave. The plain aqua-mint body lets that texture show.