Samanvaya Embroidery Handloom Pure Cotton Saree Purple

What shade is this saree?

It is a rich purple, with fine horizontal rows of cream dotted running-stitch embroidery across the body and a striped pallu, finished with a cluster of white, yellow, blue and black tassels. The cream lines keep the deep colour lively without making it busy.

Which blouse suits it?

No blouse is included. A mustard or yellow blouse is a lively contrast, silver or grey keeps it cool, and a matching purple blouse gives a tonal, polished look. Black works too.

How long is it?

About 5.6 to 5.7 metres, without a blouse piece, a comfortable length for a full drape with pleats and a pallu finished in tassels. Have a blouse stitched separately in a colour of your choice.

Is it breathable?

Yes. Pure handloom cotton is highly breathable, soft against the skin and comfortable for long hours in warm weather, so it works well as everyday office wear. It is gentle on the skin as well.

Why do the stitch lines vary slightly?

The embroidery is stitched in rows over a handwoven base, so slight variations in spacing and tension are natural. They reflect handwork rather than a fault in the saree. Each piece is individual.

Any washing advice?

Three things: a mild detergent, a gentle hand wash on its own, and drying in the shade. Direct sun is what dulls a purple fastest, so hang it somewhere airy but shaded. Go easy over the stitch embroidery, and fold the saree with the worked side inward when you store it so nothing catches.