Zivanya Colorful Pure Mul Cotton Handloom Saree

What colours are in the checks?

The saree is woven in a bright multicolour check, with red, yellow, green, blue, purple and orange crossing each other across the whole drape. It is cheerful and casual, and the colours mean it pairs with almost any blouse.

Are the checks woven or printed?

They are woven. The saree is made on a traditional handloom by Roy Das, a weaver in West Bengal, so the colour comes from dyed yarns crossing each other, not a print on the surface.

Is it practical for daily wear?

Very. Soft mul cotton is light on the skin and lets air through, so it is comfortable for long hours, office days, outings and summer. The bold checks keep it cheerful for everyday wear.

What blouse suits a multicolour check?

Pick one colour from the check and keep the blouse plain: red, green or yellow all work. A black blouse makes the colours stand out more. The saree comes without a blouse piece.

What is the length?

It measures 5.5 to 5.6 metres and comes without a blouse piece. As with all handloom pieces, minor irregularities in the weave and in where the colours meet are part of its handmade character, not flaws.

How should I wash it?

Gently, by hand, with a mild detergent. Wash it separately from other clothes and dry it in the shade, out of direct sun. Avoid wringing it hard; press the water out gently and iron on a medium setting while it is slightly damp.