A jamdani cotton saree from Banaras in rust orange, worked in gold zari. In jamdani, every motif is laid into the fabric as it is woven, not printed or embroidered afterwards, so the pattern is part of the cloth itself. Here that means a full jaal: large open flowers on climbing vines covering the whole body, drawn in gold zari and touched with meenakari in soft pink, peach and sage green.

The cotton is what makes this saree unusual. Jamdani cotton is fine and light, nothing like everyday cotton, so you get the richness of a Banarasi jaal on a fabric that breathes and stays comfortable through a long day. The border is a band of flowers on a vine with a temple edge, finished with fine lines of pink and pale green.

The pallu is the centrepiece. It is woven in a jharokha style: arched windows drawn in zari, each one opening onto lotuses and flowering plants in pink, cream and green, with floral bands framing the whole panel. It reads like a view into a garden.

A saree to wear on the days that matter and keep for years. Karva Chauth, a wedding in the family, a festive puja. There is only one of this saree.

Fabric: Jamdani cotton
Origin: Banaras
Colour: Rust orange with gold zari and meenakari in pink, peach, cream and sage green
Weave: Jamdani floral vine jaal all over the body
Border: Floral vine band with temple edge, pink and pale green lines
Pallu: Jharokha style zari arches with lotuses and flowering plants, framed by floral bands
Saree length: 5.5 metres
Blouse piece: 70 to 80 cm, attached to the saree, unstitched
Care: Dry clean only
Add-on: Fall and pico available on request

Please note: The blouse worn in the photos is from the founder's personal collection and is for styling only. It is not included with the saree. Sarees with fall and pico done are not eligible for return.

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