Madhubani Silkmark Gicha Tussar Silk Warm Yellow Saree

How is the pallu painted?

It is densely painted with Madhubani folk motifs in cream, red and orange on a dark navy-toned ground, with very little empty space. A painted folk-art band runs along the edges and hem, framing the plain warm ochre body.

How warm is the yellow?

It is a mustard-yellow with Tussar's golden sheen, leaning warm. The deep navy of the painting cools it down and gives the saree a striking contrast, so it never looks flat.

What blouse colour works?

Navy picks up the painting and looks sharp; maroon gives a festive, traditional look. The attached blouse piece is in the pallu colour and unstitched, so a matching blouse is also an option.

Is it hand painted?

Yes. The pallu is Madhubani hand painting, done with natural pigments and brushes made from twigs in the Mithila tradition, so the lines and fills carry the small variations of a human hand. On a pallu this densely painted, that is a lot of individual brushwork, and each saree differs slightly from the next.

How long is the saree?

About 6.3 to 6.4 metres, including the attached, unstitched blouse piece in the pallu colour. That is a full-length saree with enough for a generous pallu, comfortable pleats and a blouse.

How do I care for it?

Dry clean only. Store it in a separate bag, change the folds regularly so the dense painting doesn't crease in one spot, and air it in non-humid weather, away from direct sun.