Silkmark Ghicha Tussar Reflective Green Saree

What shade of green is it?

It is a deep green with a glossy sheen, and fine horizontal streaks run through the plain body. It is a rich, dark shade that looks composed at work and dressier at an evening dinner, and it pairs easily with both gold and silver.

What does the texture look like?

Fine horizontal streaks run across the plain body. Ghicha yarn is spun from the shorter fibres left over in tussar production, which gives the fabric a slightly coarser texture than regular tussar, and that handmade character shows when it hangs or drapes.

Is it genuine silk?

Yes. The fabric is Silkmark certified ghicha tussar silk, certified as pure silk under the Silk Mark Organisation of India. The textured, slightly coarse feel comes from the ghicha yarn, which is spun from the shorter tussar fibres, not from any blend, and it carries the natural sheen of tussar.

What blouse colours go with this green?

The attached blouse piece is in the pallu colour. For contrast, rust, mustard, maroon or a soft pink all sit well with deep green. Antique gold or oxidised jewellery suits its rich, plain surface.

How long is the saree?

It is 6.3 to 6.4 metres long, including the blouse piece attached at one end. The blouse piece comes in the pallu colour; cut it off along the end before tailoring, and the rest is ample for pleats and a full pallu.

How should I store it?

Fold it in a cotton bag and keep it in a dry place. Change the folds regularly and air it in dry weather. It is dry clean only, and if it ever gets damp, dry it in the shade.