Chitrika Pure Khadi Cotton Handloom Saree Vivid Red

What is the motif on the Chitrika blouse?

A bold, stylised goddess face on a white ground, shown through large painted eyes and a nose ring in black with touches of yellow. It is hand-painted on the blouse fabric, so the motif becomes the centrepiece of the look against the plain red saree.

How does red and white work here?

The saree is a plain red khadi with red tassels, and the white hand-painted blouse sets it off crisply, echoing the classic red-and-white pairing of Bengal, where it comes from. It looks traditional without any zari or heavy work.

Is it good for everyday and office wear?

Yes. Pure khadi cotton is handspun and handwoven, breathable and light, which makes it easy to wear every day, at the office or on summer travel. The plain red body keeps it simple, and the hand-painted blouse adds a talking point without any heavy work.

What is in the package?

One saree, 6.4 to 6.5 metres long, with a 1-metre running blouse that is hand-painted. Since the painted face is a single panel, show it to your tailor and plan where it should sit, front or back, before any cutting is done.

Will the red run onto the white blouse?

To be safe, wash it separately from other clothes, gently by hand with a mild detergent, and dry it in the shade. As the white painted blouse comes as a running piece with the red saree, have it cut off and stitched before the first wash, then wash the two apart.