Silkmark Tussar Melodic Blockprint Red & Black Saree

What is printed on the Melodic saree?

A red ground is covered in a cream leaf-and-flower print, next to a section in navy and cream stripes with printed bands. The dark stripes read as navy, so the pairing is warm red against a cool, deep blue rather than black.

How do I make the red print look calm?

Choose a navy blouse that repeats the stripes, pleat the pallu, and keep jewellery small. Silver studs and a nude lip keep the look relaxed. The cream flowers on the red ground already soften it.

Will the block-print colours run?

The safest way to keep the colours as they are is to dry clean it only. Block printing is a hand process, with dye stamped onto the fabric by hand, so don't soak, scrub or machine-wash it. If it gets caught in rain, dry it in the shade, away from the sun.

How do I know the silk is genuine?

The saree is Silkmark certified. Silkmark is run by the Silk Mark Organisation of India, and the label confirms that the fabric is authentic, pure silk that meets its quality standards. It is the simplest assurance a buyer has when shopping for silk without touching it first.

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.