Length: 5.5m (Approx) Width: 1.1m (Approx)
Blouse Piece: Yes, attached with the Saree 0.8m (Approx) in length.
Wash Care: Dry Clean Only
Fabric Blend: Silk in the Warp and Cotton in the Weft. Popularly known as SICO.
Weave: Handloom Plain Weave
Origin: Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, India
Handloom Alert: All the steps in creating this product have a high dependency on craft, skill and experience of the weaver, minor unnoticeable glitches in the product make it unique and truly yours. Kindly accept it with an open heart.
Disclaimer: 1) The product image is taken under a controlled studio environment. Colour may vary slightly from the image due to the screen brightness.
2) The blouse worn by the model is from our stylist’s collection and does not come with the saree.
History & Lore:
The technique was developed on the banks of the Narmada and can be dated as far as 5th Century. Under the rule of the Holkar Empire where the Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar ordered its as a gift to her royal guests, that the craft and fabric’s status reached new heights.
Soon its Gleam and Glamour caught up with the masses and today its one of the most sought-after pieces of tradition, heritage and comfort, part of every saree connoisseur’s closet.
Popular for its shine and softness, this Saree is an ode to the harmony of Silk and Cotton in fabrics world over.
Features
1. This Maheshwari Sarees is woven in cotton and silk.
2. The light fabric makes it a perfect choice all through the year.
3. The most interesting part of a Maheshwari saree is the pallu. The pallu is done up in bright and contrasting colours. These are particularly distinct with their stripes, in alternating colours.
4. Maheshwari sarees generally have reversible borders, and can be worn on either side.
5. Maheshwari sarees are generally woven in earthy shades.