A tissue satin organza saree from Banaras in lavender. The tissue running through the weave gives the whole body a silvery sheen, so the colour moves between soft lilac and pale silver as the light changes. Across it grows a jaal of trailing vines with full, open flowers in pink, marigold orange and fresh green, their leaves in a quiet grey blue. The palette borrows from Paithani colours, set on a Banarasi ground.

The border is a band of deeper lavender zari with a single row of small blossoms on a winding stem, finished with a plain lilac edge. The pallu is the showpiece: a row of large kairi, each one filled with a fine lattice of tiny flowers and holding a small bouquet at its centre, framed in scalloped outlines between two floral bands, and ending in plain lilac.

Light on the body and soft in colour, with enough shine to feel dressed up. A saree for Bhai Dooj lunch, a day wedding, a puja or a festive evening at home. There is only one of this saree.

Fabric: Tissue satin organza
Origin: Banaras
Colour: Lavender with a silver tissue sheen and flowers in pink, orange, green and grey blue
Weave: All-over floral vine jaal with meenakari flowers
Border: Lavender zari band with a row of small blossoms, plain lilac edge
Pallu: Large kairi motifs filled with floral lattice, between floral bands, with a plain lilac end
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.

Organza