Tepchi Handwork Georgette Saree Moss Green

How deep is the moss green?

It is a light lime or pistachio green, fresher and brighter than a deep moss. White leafy tepchi vines run all over it, and the light ground keeps the saree airy. Expect a spring green rather than an olive or forest tone.

How is the embroidery placed across the saree?

The leafy vines are stitched evenly over the body, pleats and pallu with no plain panels, and the pallu continues the same pattern to its end. The white thread sits cleanly on the light green, so the leaves read clearly even from a distance.

How can I tell the tepchi is hand done?

Look closely at the stitches. Hand-worked tepchi has slight differences in stitch length and spacing, and one leaf never matches the next exactly. Machine embroidery looks uniform and often has a dense, flat backing, which this light running stitch does not.

Which blouse suits a light lime green?

The attached blouse piece comes in the pallu colour for a matched look. For contrast, white keeps it fresh, a rani pink makes it festive, and a soft gold works for evenings. Silver jewellery sits well with the cool, bright green.

What should I wear underneath?

Georgette is sheer, so the petticoat shows through, particularly at the pleats and pallu. Pick a light green petticoat close to the ground colour; a white one tends to show as a pale patch under the lime.

How do I look after the embroidery?

Hand wash gently with a mild detergent and wash it separately. Press the water out rather than wringing, and dry it in the shade. Iron on the reverse side at a low heat so the stitches are not flattened.