Chitrika Pure Khadi Cotton Handloom Saree Brown

What is the motif on the blouse?

A bold goddess face, painted by hand in red and yellow on a black blouse piece. On black, the reds and yellows look especially vivid, and the large painted face gives the plain rust saree a striking focal point.

What finishes the pallu?

Red and black tassels. With the visibly textured khadi of the saree, they give the outfit an earthy, handmade feel that balances the bold painting. The rust body itself is plain, with no woven pattern.

How do I tell it is handwoven?

Look for small slubs and slight unevenness in the khadi yarn. It is handspun, handwoven pure khadi cotton, and minor irregularities are the mark of handwork, not faults. Each piece carries its own irregular weave.

What is in the package?

A 6.4 to 6.5 metre saree and a 1 metre hand-painted blouse fabric. Decide with your tailor where the painted face should sit before anything is cut, so it lands where you want it on the finished blouse.

Can I iron over the painting?

Iron the blouse from the reverse side on a low to medium setting, or place a cotton cloth over the painted area. Do not run a hot iron directly over the paint.