Captivating Pure Linen Floral Embroidered Purple Saree

How does the pallu look?

The pallu is built from grey-gold blocks and stripes and finished with tassels. Against the violet body it gives a warm metallic contrast, and the narrow green edge along the border adds a third colour that keeps the saree from looking too formal.

What are the embroidered motifs?

Clusters of flowers with leaves, in pink, turquoise and green, are placed across the body at intervals. They are medium in size, easy to see from across a room, yet spaced enough that the purple ground still shows through.

What blouse would look good with it?

The attached blouse piece in the pallu colour gives a matched finish. If you are having a separate blouse made, green echoes the border, while a gold or grey blouse ties to the pallu. Elbow-length sleeves are a neat, easy choice with this saree.

Does linen feel stiff?

It has the crisp feel that is part of linen's character, and linen is known to grow softer and more supple with time. This one has a visible slub texture, so the surface looks natural and gently uneven rather than smooth and glossy.

How much fabric is there to drape?

The saree measures 6.3 to 6.4 metres with the blouse piece attached. That is enough for a regular pleated drape with a full pallu, so the grey-gold stripes and tassels show nicely when it falls over your shoulder.

Can I wash it at home?

Please keep it to dry cleaning only. Store it in a separate bag in a dry place, change the folds from time to time, and air it out in dry weather. If it ever gets damp, dry it in the shade.