Samaira Pure Silk Linen Handloom Saree Olive Green

How does the zari sit on the green?

The body is an olive green scattered with small, pale teardrop buti in silver-toned zari, and the pallu carries rows of large leaf-shaped motifs in the same pale zari, edged with a narrow striped silver border. The pale zari reads soft against the green, so the saree shimmers gently rather than glittering.

What blouse colour works with it?

Mustard, rust, maroon or a gold blouse all pair well with olive green, while the running woven blouse keeps everything coordinated. Gold or silver jewellery both work; gold warms the green, silver matches the pale zari motifs.

Is the blouse piece plain or woven?

Woven. The running blouse carries its own intricately woven design in the same silk-linen as the saree. That saves you sourcing a separate blouse and keeps the zari consistent from blouse to pallu.

What is allover zari weaving?

The zari motifs are woven into the cloth during weaving, not embroidered on afterwards. On this saree that means small teardrop buti across the body and a pallu of large leaf-shaped motifs in rows, all part of the fabric itself.

How long is the saree?

About 6.4 to 6.5 metres, which suits a standard nivi drape with full pleats and a generous pallu that shows the woven motifs. The running blouse piece comes with it.

Can I hand-wash it?

We would advise against it. It is dry clean only, which is the safest way to look after the silk linen and the woven zari. Between wears, air it in the shade before folding and store it wrapped in cotton or muslin.