Silkmark Tussar Glossy Blockprint Black & Beige Saree

What is the print on this saree?

The pallu is charcoal, packed with cream paisley motifs printed in rows, and the body is a grey-and-cream stripe. A grey band with a cream line runs along the border. It is a neat, graphic neutral that works with many blouse colours.

What blouse colours suit charcoal paisleys?

Red, mustard or emerald add colour to the neutral print. A cream blouse echoes the paisleys for a soft finish, and a grey one keeps it tonal. Silver or gold jewellery both work.

What colour is the blouse piece?

It matches the pallu. The piece comes attached to the saree as unstitched tussar silk, so the pallu colour carries into the blouse and the look stays coordinated from shoulder to hem. If you want more contrast, pair the saree with a blouse you already own instead.

What care does tussar silk need?

Keep to a few simple rules: dry clean only, dry it in the shade if it gets damp, and keep it away from strong sunlight. Store it in its own bag in a dry place and refold it along different lines now and then, so creases don't set in one spot.

How long is the saree?

The saree measures 6.3 to 6.4 metres, and the blouse piece comes attached to it. That is a comfortable length for a regular Nivi drape with full pleats and a pallu over the shoulder. Detach the blouse piece before you drape it.

Where does the saree come from?

Its hub is Bhagalpur in Bihar. The fabric is Silkmark certified tussar silk, also known as Kosa silk, which comes from the cocoons of wild silkworms and is valued for its rich texture and natural sheen. The print is done by hand with carved blocks.