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Description

There’s a version of this saree that could hang in a museum, and there’s a version you wear to your cousin’s wedding, this piece manages to be both. A warm ivory-gold base is covered in a scene rather than a repeat: deer, birds, and delicate foliage rendered in rust and ochre, bordered by a wide woven zari panel in matching gold tones. This is closer to a textile illustration than a print, the kind of piece that makes people lean in for a second look at a function. As one of our richer pure silk sarees in spirit, though woven entirely from plant-based banana silk, it carries the weight and presence of a much heavier fabric while staying light enough to wear through a full wedding day. This is the saree to save for the occasion that actually deserves it: a sangeet, a reception, a milestone you’ll want photographs of decades from now. Fold it carefully after wearing, and it will only grow more beautiful with time, much like the tradition of storytelling-through-textile it’s drawing from.

The Craft

This saree’s deer, bird, and foliage motifs are created through hand block printing using an organic, vegetable-dye process, natural pigments pressed into the fabric by hand rather than mixed synthetically. The scene-like quality of the print, rather than a simple repeat, requires far more block work per metre than a standard motif, which is part of what makes this piece special. The wide zari border is woven directly into the fabric during production. Woven from banana silk, a plant-derived and biodegradable fibre, it carries the richness of a much heavier textile while remaining light against the skin.

Is this comparable to pure silk sarees in richness?

In visual weight and detail, yes, this piece carries the presence of pure silk sarees while being made entirely from plant-based banana silk fibre.

Would this work as a bridal silk saree option?

For smaller functions or as an alternative to a heavier bridal silk saree, this piece offers a similarly rich, storytelling print without the weight of traditional silk.

How do I fold this saree properly to preserve the print?

For how to fold a silk saree properly, fold along the original crease lines, keep the printed side inward, and store it in the cotton saree cover included with your order.

Is this part of the handloom silk sarees range?

Yes, every stage of this saree, from weaving to the detailed block print, is done entirely by hand.