Pure Linen Jacquard Handloom Sea Green & Pink Saree

How are the magenta dots made?

They're jacquard-woven: the loom controls each warp thread to place the magenta and cream dots into the handloom linen as it is made. On the pale aqua body they look like small, crisp butis, light enough for daytime and lively enough to carry colour.

What does this colourway look like?

A pale aqua body meets a magenta dotted pallu, and a magenta edge lined with a silver-toned band runs along the borders. The silver gives it a cool sheen, so the saree reads fresh and calm rather than bold.

What should I wear under a pale saree like this?

An aqua, white or nude cotton petticoat keeps the base clean and lets the dots show crisply. Cotton breathes along with the linen, so the saree stays comfortable through warm afternoons, and a well-fitted petticoat helps the pleats fall straight.

How long is the saree and how is the blouse supplied?

It measures 6.3 to 6.4 metres. The blouse piece comes attached to the saree in the pallu colour, magenta, so your tailor simply separates it before cutting and stitching a blouse to your fit.

Which blouse looks best?

The magenta blouse piece gives a bright, finished contrast. Silver or grey blouses pick up the border for a cooler look, and a white blouse keeps it airy for daytime events. Silver jewellery suits this saree better than gold.

Is it light enough for summer?

Yes. Linen from flax fibre is prized for its breathability and for keeping you cool in hot weather, and with only woven dots and tassels there's no heavy surface work on it. It has a crisp texture that becomes softer and more supple with each wash.