Mridini Silkmark Tussar Silk Embroidery Saree Rust Orange

How do I style this saree?

Rust is warm and earthy, so lean into that. Antique gold, copper or oxidised jewellery suits it, and a teal, bottle green or deep blue blouse makes a strong contrast. With the matching blouse piece, it gives a warm, autumnal look that feels festive without being loud.

Is the blouse in the photos included?

No, the blouse the model wears is for styling only. What you get is a matching blouse piece of 80 cm along with the saree, which runs about 5.5 to 5.6 metres. That way the blouse is stitched to your own measurements and neckline.

Is the Mridini handwoven?

Yes. It is a Silkmark tussar silk handloom saree, so the base fabric is woven on a hand-operated loom before the embroidery is added. That is why you may notice slight irregularities in the texture; they are the sign of a handcrafted piece rather than a flaw.

How do I store it?

In a separate cloth bag, in a dry place. Change the folds every so often so the silk doesn't crease permanently along one line, and air it out in dry weather. Cleaning is dry clean only, and if it ever needs drying, keep it in the shade.

What does the embroidery look like?

The body is plain rust orange, and the border and pallu carry wide lilac embroidery in a geometric lattice with small floral motifs. The pallu is heavily worked over a lilac reverse, so the cool lilac sets off the warm rust beautifully when the pallu falls open.