Silkmark Ghicha Tussar Illuminating Wine Saree

What does the wine shade look like?

It is a soft, dusty wine with a mauve cast and a noticeable sheen. It is muted rather than deep, which makes it easy to wear during the day as well as in the evening.

How does the sheen and texture work together?

Tussar has a natural sheen, and the ghicha yarn gives a slightly coarser texture. Together they show as fine tonal streaks running down the fabric with a soft shimmer, which shows especially well when the saree hangs loose.

What blouse goes with it?

The attached blouse piece is in the pallu colour. For contrast, silver, cream, soft gold or a deep teal blouse all suit this muted wine shade. Silver jewellery suits it.

Is it Silkmark certified?

Yes. The fabric is Silkmark certified ghicha tussar silk. The mark is issued under the Silk Mark Organisation of India and certifies that the fabric is genuine silk, which is reassuring when buying tussar online. The muted wine colour is hand-dyed onto that silk, so slight variation in depth is natural.

How long is the saree?

It is 6.3 to 6.4 metres long, including the attached blouse piece. The blouse piece comes in the pallu colour; cut it off along the end before tailoring, and you still have plenty of length for pleats.

How do I care for it?

Dry clean only. Store it in a separate bag in a dry place, change the folds now and then, and keep it out of strong sunlight. Air it on dry days.