Syaahi Mangalagiri Handpainted Multicolor Feminine Saree

What is on the pallu?

A bright blue peacock panel fills the pallu, painted with touches of red and pink, and the end is finished with tassels. The peacock work takes up most of the panel, so it reads bold from a distance and makes a strong statement when draped.

How is the body designed?

A plain chartreuse-olive stretch sits beside a band of round bird medallions painted in many colours. A brown-maroon zari border frames it along the edges, so the plain colour and the painted band balance each other.

How would you style it?

The blouse comes attached. For contrast, royal blue links to the peacock pallu, maroon to the border, and a chartreuse blouse keeps it fresh and tonal. Gold jhumkas suit the peacock pallu well.

How can I tell it is hand painted?

The work is hand-painted and hand-drawn, so look closely at the medallions and peacock panel: small differences in line and colour from one motif to the next are the mark of the brush. Such minor irregularities are part of what makes each handcrafted piece its own.

What are the measurements?

About 6.4 to 6.5 metres long and 45 to 46 inches wide, with the blouse piece attached. That is a comfortable length for a standard drape with full pleats and a pallu that shows the peacock panel.

Can I wash it at home?

Yes. Hand wash it gently with a mild detergent, separately from other clothes, and dry it in the shade. Avoid scrubbing the painted areas, and press it on the reverse once it is dry.