Silkmark Ghicha Tussar Intricate Yellow Saree

Where can I wear a plain ghicha saree?

Its natural home is the office: a plain tussar looks polished and professional without trying. It is also well suited to a temple visit or puja, a dinner or evening out, a kitty lunch or brunch, and festive days when you dress it up with jewellery.

What gives the fabric those streaky lines?

That is the ghicha yarn. Ghicha is spun from the shorter tussar fibres left over in silk production, which gives the cloth a slightly coarser texture than regular tussar. Woven up, it shows as the streaky texture you can see across the plain yellow body.

Is the yellow even all over?

It is a soft, pale yellow. Because the saree is hand dyed and the ghicha yarn has a streaky, textured surface, you will see gentle variation across the fabric rather than one flat shade. That is part of its natural, handmade look, and each piece differs a little.

Is the blouse piece separate?

Yes. The saree measures 5.4 to 5.5 metres, and a 0.80 metre blouse piece comes with it. The blouse piece is unstitched, so you can have it tailored to your own style and fit.

What does Silkmark certified mean?

The Silk Mark is issued under the Silk Mark Organisation of India and certifies that the product is genuine silk. On this saree, it confirms the fabric is real ghicha tussar silk rather than a blend or imitation.

How should I care for it?

Dry clean only. Store it in its own bag in a dry place, refold it along new lines from time to time, and air it in dry weather. Keep it out of strong sunlight so the hand-dyed colour does not fade.