Rangira Silkmark Ghicha Tussar Silk Saree Warm Beige

What stands out on the Rangira saree?

A large painted mandala, ringed by colourful birds and a tree branch, is the centrepiece of the pallu. Painted folk bands with geometric edging run along the border, finished with a mustard-yellow edge. Teal, orange and blue accents sit on a warm beige ground, and the yellow edge warms up the whole saree.

What are the saree and blouse lengths?

The saree is 5.6 to 5.7 metres and the blouse piece is a separate 80 cm. That saree length suits standard pleats with a regular pallu. If you're tall or like deep pleats, pleat a touch narrower or wear it slightly lower at the waist.

Which blouse suits the yellow border?

A mustard blouse matching the yellow edge gives a neat, coordinated look. For contrast, a teal or royal blue blouse picks up colours from the mandala. Maroon sits well beside yellow for a festive day. The included unstitched blouse piece can be tailored too.

How do I store a hand-painted silk saree?

Keep it folded in a cotton bag or wrapped in muslin, in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture. Refold along different lines every so often. When it needs cleaning, use a dry cleaner who handles silk; it's dry clean only.

Where is the Rangira collection made?

In Bhagalpur, Bihar, by Wasif Ahmed. The base is Silkmark Ghicha tussar, and the Madhubani painting is done by hand over the whole saree, so small differences between pieces are natural.

Will my saree look exactly like the photo?

Very close, but not identical. Each saree is painted by hand, so motifs, spacing and colour depth vary a little from piece to piece, and screens shift colour slightly too. Expect the same design language and palette, with the small differences that come with handwork.

What is Madhubani painting?

Madhubani is a traditional folk art from Bihar, where artisans paint intricate motifs and storytelling patterns by hand with detailed brushwork. On this saree, Wasif Ahmed's painting covers the whole drape, with birds, a tree branch and a central mandala on the pallu, so every piece has its own handmade character.