Rangira Silkmark Ghicha Tussar Silk Saree Flax Beige

What design is on this saree?

Its pallu holds a large painted mandala ringed by parrots, set on a scatter of leaves and flowers and finished with a yellow edge. Painted folk bands with geometric edging frame the saree, and yellow, teal green, orange and blue lead the palette on the beige ground.

What are the saree and blouse lengths?

The saree is 5.6 to 5.7 metres and the blouse piece is a separate 80 cm. That saree length suits standard pleats with a regular pallu. If you're tall or like deep pleats, pleat a touch narrower or wear it slightly lower at the waist.

Which blouse colours go with it?

A teal or bottle green blouse picks up the leaves, and a mustard one matches the yellow edge. Black gives a sharper look for an office party. For something softer in the daytime, try sage. Keep the blouse plain so the mandala and border do the work.

Can I hand wash Ghicha tussar?

Please don't. The saree is dry clean only, which protects the hand painting and the silk texture. Between wears, air it in the shade, then store it somewhere cool and dry, away from sunlight and damp.

What is tussar silk like to wear?

Ghicha tussar has a natural textured finish, a rich feel and a soft natural sheen, and it is breathable and comfortable to wear. The textured surface gives the hand-painted Madhubani motifs an earthy, handmade look, and the fabric falls with a graceful drape.