Eri Silk Tussar Striped Green Saree

What does the pallu look like?

The pallu carries bands of a darker green, each edged with fine gold lines. Tone-on-tone with the jade body, it looks rich without being loud, and the gold lines catch the light mainly when you move. A darker band in the same style finishes the hem.

What is the texture of the fabric like?

The surface has a natural slub, small thicker and thinner points in the yarn that you can both see and feel. It gives the plain jade body a textured character instead of a flat, glossy finish, so even the simple areas look interesting.

How can I style the blouse?

The blouse piece is in the pallu colour, so it ties the drape and the blouse together. A simple boat neck or round neck with elbow sleeves suits the clean body. Gold jhumkas or an antique gold chain pick up the fine gold lines on the pallu nicely.

How long is it, and is it easy to drape?

It measures 6.3 to 6.4 metres, which gives enough length for neat pleats and a comfortable pallu. Eri silk is soft to the touch, so pin the pleats at the waist and the pallu at the shoulder to keep the drape neat through the day.

Where is it made?

It comes from our Bhagalpur hub in Bihar, and Bihar is one of the regions where the Eri silkworm is commonly cultivated. The saree is hand dyed, so the colour carries the small variations that come with handwork.

Is a blouse piece included?

Yes, a blouse piece in the pallu colour comes attached to the saree, so the blouse links back to the banded pallu end. Separate it from the saree before taking it to your tailor, and ask for a simple cut that keeps the focus on the gold-lined bands.