“A handwoven, hand block-printed sari that combines the luxurious softness of pashmina with the lustrous sheen of viscose in a harmonious palette of fawn, blue, and sage green.”
Crafted in twill weave, the sari features a striking chevron-striped pattern, where sage green stripes are adorned with delicate ditsy motifs in fawn and blue. The spaces between the stripes are filled with kairi (paisley) motifs, thoughtfully arranged, each alternate row showcasing the motifs facing one another, while within the same line, they appear in alternating directions, creating a dynamic visual rhythm.
Framing the sari, a floral vine border nestled between rows of kairis runs along both lengthwise edges. It also encases the pallu, where a rectangular horizontal panel features eight printed shrubs, each bearing the distinctive kairi fruit.
The slight imperfections of hand block printing add character and authenticity to the sari.
Mango or cypress; eternal fertility and life. Identified across the body butis and border of this object.
Open motif entryContinuity; the rhythm of nature. Identified across the creeping borders of this object.
Open motif entryBlock printing applies pattern through hand-carved teak or sheesham blocks, each colour and outline requiring its own block, registered by eye across the length of the cloth. India's block-print traditions range from the natural-dye Bagh prints of Madhya Pradesh to the geometric precision of Rajasthani work and the layered resist of Gujarat's Ajrakh.