Incandescent Chanderi Silk Gray Saree

How does the border look on this saree?

On the slate grey body, the chevron border reads in a silvery tone, and the pallu has fine horizontal stripes. The cool silver-on-grey combination looks understated and modern, well suited to formal settings.

What accessories suit grey chanderi?

Silver or oxidised jewellery echoes the border. For colour, a pink, teal or maroon blouse lifts the grey. A small black or silver potli keeps it smart. Grey is easy to wear to work and quietly elegant at dinners.

What does Silkmark certification mean?

Silk Mark is a certification from the Silk Mark Organisation of India that guarantees the fabric is genuine silk. On this chanderi saree it assures you of the authenticity and purity of the silk, so you can be confident the light, sheer fabric you drape is the real thing.

How wide is the border?

The border is 8.5 inches wide. It is a broad woven chevron band, which gives the plain body structure at the hem and a strong graphic line when the pleats fall. It is the saree's main design feature.

Is it sheer, and what should I wear under it?

Chanderi is known for its light, slightly sheer texture. Wear a petticoat in a matching shade, ideally cotton or a cotton-satin, so the pleats look clean. Lighter colours show the sheerness more than deep ones do.

How should I care for it?

Dry clean only. Keep it in its own bag in a dry place, change the folds now and then and air it in non-moist air regularly; dry in the shade. Refolding from time to time stops sharp creases from setting along the wide silver border.