Striking Banarasi Pure Silk Linen Saree Royal Purple

What does the plain body look like?

The body is a plain royal purple with a rich sheen, and a band of small gold diamond butis runs along each side border. The pallu stays as plain as the body, so the deep purple and the fine gold edging carry the whole look.

What jewellery suits royal purple?

Gold jewellery suits royal purple and picks up the butis along the border, from simple studs for work to a choker for festive evenings. For a cooler look, silver or amethyst-toned pieces work well. One statement piece is enough.

Is this saree versatile?

Very. It is first an office saree: royal purple with a gold buti border is confident at work. It also suits evening dinners, festive gatherings, kitty lunches and temple visits, and the soft, breathable silk linen keeps it comfortable through a long day.

Is the blouse piece matching or contrast?

It is a matching blouse piece, attached to the saree and designed to complement the drape, which gives you a coordinated look straight away. If you enjoy contrast, the saree also takes a solid blouse in another colour well, and the matching piece can be stitched as a second option.

Is it woven in Banaras?

It comes from our Bhagalpur hub. Banarasi here names the brocade weaving used for the small gold diamond butis along the borders, set on a hand-dyed silk linen base. The silk brings a subtle sheen and the linen its natural texture.

Will it stay in place through a busy day?

Silk linen has a natural texture and a soft feel, and the saree is light, so it is easy to manage. A couple of pins at the shoulder and waist keep the pleats and pallu neat from morning to evening without weighing you down.

Why might the shade differ slightly between sarees?

Because the colour is hand dyed, and minor irregularities are part of any handcrafted piece, the depth of shade can vary slightly from one saree to the next. Screens also show colours differently. The variation is small, and it is part of what makes a hand-dyed saree its own.