Silkmark Tussar Dreamy Blockprint Red & Black Saree

What colours are on this saree?

A red ground carries a dense cream floral jaal, and the pallu turns to dark teal stripes with pink bands. A grey side border runs along the edge. The cool teal stripes balance the warm red and keep the look settled.

Which blouse suits red florals with teal stripes?

A dark teal blouse gives a deep contrast and repeats the stripes. A red blouse keeps it warm, and cream picks up the flowers. Gold suits the red, silver suits the teal; pearls work with both for daytime.

Can I wash it at home?

We'd advise against it. Dry cleaning only is the safest way to look after both the tussar silk and the block-printed colours. Between cleanings, airing the saree in the shade after you wear it is usually enough to keep it fresh.

What comes in the package?

One saree with its blouse piece attached. The saree is 6.3 to 6.4 metres long, and the blouse piece is in the pallu's colour, unstitched and ready for your tailor. Beyond a petticoat and your stitched blouse, you don't need anything else to wear it.

Why does the Silkmark label matter?

Because silk is hard to judge on a screen. The Silkmark label, issued under the Silk Mark Organisation of India, certifies that the fabric is genuine silk and meets their quality standards. With this saree the tussar is certified, so you know the price is for real silk.

Why does the fabric feel slightly textured?

It is Ghicha tussar. The yarn is spun from the shorter tussar fibres left over in silk production, which gives a slightly coarser, more textured hand than regular tussar. That texture is part of its character, and the fabric still carries tussar's natural sheen.

How is hand block printing done?

A design is carved into a wooden or metal block, the block is dipped in dye, and the printer presses it onto the fabric by hand, repeat after repeat. The finished print carries a slight, charming unevenness that sets it apart from a machine print.