Silkmark Ghicha Tussar Mesmerizing Mustard Saree

Where would you wear it?

It suits the office well, as a plain mustard tussar looks warm and professional. It also works for kitty parties and brunches, and with gold jewellery and a contrast blouse it dresses up nicely for festive days.

How does the mustard look?

It is a warm marigold-mustard with a soft sheen. The ghicha texture shows as fine tonal streaks across the body and pallu, and hand-dyeing gives it gentle variation in depth. The plain body keeps the colour at the centre.

What blouse suits mustard?

The attached blouse piece is in the pallu colour, for a tonal look. For contrast, black gives a modern look, while maroon, bottle green or navy feel more traditional. Gold jewellery suits all of them on festive days.

What is ghicha silk?

Ghicha tussar is tussar silk produced using the ghicha spinning technique. Tussar, also known as Kosa silk, comes from the cocoons of wild silkworms and is valued for its rich texture. On this saree that shows as fine tonal streaks and a slubby surface.

How do I care for it?

Dry clean only. Store it folded in its own bag in a dry place, change the folds now and then, and air it on dry days. Keep it out of strong sunlight.