Six Yard Story

“Raat kali ek khwab me aayi, Aur gale ka haar hui
Subah ko jab hum neend se jaage, Aankh unhi se chaar hui.."

The first thing, anyone who meets her, remarks that she is sunshine in motion! Almost floating, unassumingly beautiful, radiating such zest for life, bubbling with enthusiasm, she is the life of every party. This bright yellow saree will make you fall in love with life, it is a must-have for the surajmukhi in you.

Details

Fabric: Handwoven 100%  pure linen

Colour and Design: Bright yellow with hand block prints

Blouse Piece: Includes blouse piece in plain yellow colour (The blouse in the image is not a part of saree)

While every effort is made to present the sarees in their natural colours, subtle variations between images and actual colours may be the result of lighting conditions and digital photography, and the colour/screen settings of your digital devices.

Slight irregularities are inherent to the process of creating traditional handwoven fabric. Instead of taking away from the beauty of the saree, they enhance its uniqueness and charm. The irregularities attest to the fact that the saree is a genuine, handcrafted product.

Heritage and Origin

Linen is a versatile fabric which is made from the fibers of the flax plant. It is among the oldest-known fabrics which is said to have been discovered a few thousand years ago. The popularity of linen stems from its durability and breathability, the latter making it an ideal fabric for summer wear. One of the key advantages associated with organic linen production is its low usage of pesticides, artificial fertilizers and water; moreover, the entire flax plant can be used, resulting in zero wastage. Untreated linen (which has not been dyed) is completely biodegradable.

Since the harvesting of flax plants is a difficult process involving meticulous techniques, pure linen is an expensive textile to produce. The art of hand block-printing has been an intrinsic part of Indian culture for centuries. It requires high precision and skill which takes master craftsmen several years, even decades, to perfect. Hand block-printing uses a mix of natural and commercial dyes to minimize the environmental impact and maintain the vibrancy of colours.

“Look at the stars. See their beauty. And in that beauty, see yourself.“ (Draya Mooney)

Odiya art and motifs draw inspiration from its ancient culture, major Indian mythological epics, the aura and mystique surrounding Lord Jagannath, and the state’s folk tales. Many of these motifs are artistic representations of Odisha’s temples & chariots, flora & fauna, and the sky & stars. In this stunning Tarabali design Khandua saree in maroon and orange, the flowers represent twinkling stars in the sky. Drape this elegant saree and let the world look on as you dance with joy.

Details

Fabric: Handwoven 100% pure mulberry silk

Color and Design: Maroon and orange with Tarabali design

Blouse Piece: Does not include blouse piece

While every effort is made to present the sarees in their natural colours, subtle variations between images and actual colours may be the result of lighting conditions and digital photography, and the colour/screen settings of your digital devices.

Heritage and Origin

Khandua, also known as Ikat, is a traditional Odiya weave famous for its exquisite craftsmanship and depiction of Bandha art. Tarabali art, which is among the oldest Khandua designs, draws inspiration from the heavens above – constellations, stars and heavenly bodies which crisscross the sky. Award-winning weavers in Odisha have been reimagining weaving and dyeing techniques to keep this art form alive and, in the process, preserve India’s timeless culture.

"Duur tak chhaaye the badal aur kahin saaya na tha

Iss tarah baarish ka mausam kabhi aaya na tha"

- Qateel Shifai

If innocence had a name, it would be yours, Lata. Watching the rains paint your town in shades of happiness. You’d stand by the window with a hot cup of tea, singing along your favourite ghazal playing on the vinyl record player. Nothing enraptured you quite like the grey sky and raindrops, telling you their colourful stories.

Find yourself feeling mystical as you wear this beautiful grey Benarasi that steals the show everywhere it goes.

Details

Fabric: Handwoven pure Khaddi Chiffon. The motifs are woven in Kadwa, also known as Kadhua technique

Colour and Design: Grey with all-over paisley, small leaf motifs and bale border in pure rupa zari

Blouse Piece: Includes blouse piece (The blouse in the image is not a part of saree)

While every effort is made to present the sarees in their natural colours, subtle variations between images and actual colours may be the result of lighting conditions and digital photography, and the colour/screen settings of your digital devices.

Slight irregularities are inherent to the process of creating traditional handwoven fabric. Instead of taking away from the beauty of the saree, they enhance its uniqueness and charm. The irregularities attest to the fact that the saree is a genuine, handcrafted product.

Heritage and Origin

Benaras, one of the oldest living cities of the world, is a melting pot of numerous cultural influences that keep it’s flame alive. Our Benarasi handloom Saree with Rupa Zari motifs and bale border was woven in the outskirts of Benaras. The weavers have been working with this design for over 35 years, encapsulating its timelessness in threads of zari.

The modern-day woman effortlessly blends the classy with the functional. Her clothes are not a fashion statement – they are an embodiment of her impeccable taste and keen aesthetic sense. She is humble yet assertive. Graceful yet glamorous. She is a perfect combination of warmth, discipline, empathy and affection. And when she wears rani pink, she is not drawing attention to herself – she is making a subtle statement saying, “I am the queen of hearts.”

Details

Fabric: Handwoven 100% pure tussar ghicha silk

Colour and Design: Rani pink and orange with Zari border

Blouse Piece: Includes blouse piece (The blouse in the image is not a part of saree)

While every effort is made to present the sarees in their natural colours, subtle variations between images and actual colours may be the result of lighting conditions and digital photography, and the colour/screen settings of your digital devices.

Heritage and Origin

Ghicha (or Gheecha) silk yarns are primarily produced in Bihar, Jharkhand and Chattisgarh. The silk is a by-product obtained during the production of traditional Tussar or Eri silk. The production of Ghicha silk involves a manual and laborious process - the threads from the cocoons need to be pulled out delicately by hand (hence the name Ghicha or Gheecha) and reeled manually. Due to this process, the silk yarns are shorter in length. Although manual reeling gives Ghicha silk a coarse characteristic, the finish is smooth and lustrous. Ghicha silk yarn is also used as a blend in other silks such as Katia silk or pure cotton. Ghicha silk sarees often depict hand-painted tribal art or the region’s rich flora and fauna which are brought alive using vibrant, lively colours.

The room was glowing in a soft, white light. Her favourite pink flowers had been arranged in the vase only a few minutes ago. The scented candles filled the room with a subtly, heady fragrance which could only be described as pure bliss. Satisfied, she sat down in her usual corner. It was time for her daily meditation.

Details

Fabric: Handwoven 100% pure muslin silk saree

Colour and Design: White with pink flowers on the borders

Blouse Piece: Includes blouse piece (The blouse in the image is not a part of saree)

While every effort is made to present the sarees in their natural colours, subtle variations between images and actual colours may be the result of lighting conditions and digital photography, and the colour/screen settings of your digital devices.

Heritage and Origin

Jamdani combines the words jam (flower) and dani (vase or container). It is acknowledged as one of the world’s most advanced hand-weaving techniques characterized by rich, intricate motifs. The process is extremely time-consuming and laborious: some sarees may take nearly a year to weave. In 2013, UNESCO declared Jamdani weaving an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Select expert weavers are recognized as bearers of the traditional Jamdani motifs and weaving techniques who pass down their skills to the next generation.

The base of Jamdani sarees originally comprised sheer, light muslin considered so fine that six yards of fabric could pass through a ring. A superior variety of cotton, native to a certain stretch of the Brahmaputra river, was used to create the muslin. While traditional Jamdani originated in Dhaka, the capital of present-day Bangladesh, the tradition is now carried forward in West Bengal. The fabric gained prominence during the Mughal rule in India. Although Jamdani weaving incorporates mostly geometrically-shaped floral motifs, other elements of nature also find representation.

Madhuban is a small town in Bihar and legend goes that Raja Janak asked people to decorate their houses to celebrate Sita Mata’s wedding to Shri Ram. It was at this occasion that the Madhubani or Mithila art was born when people painted their walls.

Madhubani art depicts heightened expressions using double lines called Kachni and Bharni. Interestingly this intricate art only uses natural colours obtained from leaves, flowers, roots and vegetables. Primarily Mithila art depicts three scenes - Mythological or Religious, Socio-Cultural and Nature-inspired.

This special Red madhubani hand painted saree is a collector’s item for a connoisseur like you.

Details

Fabric: Base saree - Handwoven 100% pure tussar  silk; Pallu - 100% pure ghicha silk

Colour and Design: Red with Madhubani hand painting and cream polka dots on body

Blouse Piece: Includes blouse piece (The blouse in the image is not a part of saree)

While every effort is made to present the sarees in their natural colours, subtle variations between images and actual colours may be the result of lighting conditions and digital photography, and the colour/screen settings of your digital devices.

Slight irregularities are inherent to the process of creating traditional handwoven fabric. Instead of taking away from the beauty of the saree, they enhance its uniqueness and charm. The irregularities attest to the fact that the saree is a genuine, handcrafted product.

Heritage and Origin

Ghicha (or Gheecha) silk yarns are primarily produced in Bihar, Jharkhand and Chattisgarh. The silk is a by-product obtained during the production of traditional Tussar or Eri silk. The production of Ghicha silk involves a manual and laborious process - the threads from the cocoons need to be pulled out delicately by hand (hence the name Ghicha or Gheecha) and reeled manually. Due to this process, the silk yarns are shorter in length. Although manual reeling gives Ghicha silk a coarse characteristic, the finish is smooth and lustrous. Madhubani paintings, also known as Mithila paintings, trace their origin to the Mithila region in Bihar and Nepal. The art, which goes back 2,500 years to the time of the Ramayana, was displayed by women on the floor and walls of their houses during celebrations and festivals. The magic of these paintings has been transferred to fabric and other material using hand-held wooden blocks, thereby reviving interest in a lost art form and priceless heritage.

The wispy pristine white of this saree embodies her spirit, her adah as she sashays down the stairs while adjusting her gajra laden hair, putting on her nani’s pearl mala.

Feel at peace in your element as you wear this lightweight pure Khaddi georgette Benarasi handwoven saree that spells understated opulence and luxury as centuries of craftsmanship comes alive.

Pair the tender white of the saree with beiges, muted pinks and powder blues to evoke the bliss of minimalistic affluence.

Details

Fabric: Handwoven pure Khaddi Georgette, woven through a laborious Kadwa, also known as Kadhua technique

Colour and Design: White with all-over chunri nimzari design and intricate asymmetric border.

Blouse Piece: Includes blouse piece (The blouse in the image is not a part of saree)

While every effort is made to present the sarees in their natural colours, subtle variations between images and actual colours may be the result of lighting conditions and digital photography, and the colour/screen settings of your digital devices.

Slight irregularities are inherent to the process of creating traditional handwoven fabric. Instead of taking away from the beauty of the saree, they enhance its uniqueness and charm. The irregularities attest to the fact that the saree is a genuine, handcrafted product.

Heritage and Origin

The enduring Kadwa weave is an elaborate and laborious technique that involves hand-weaving each motif separately.  This intricate work derives its name from Kadha hua, meaning embroidered. The fabric so created is a result of meticulous handweaving that takes longer time on the handloom, but makes a more robust pattern, which stands out on the fabric.

The painstaking Kadwa technique is used to incorporate motifs of a variety of shapes and sizes, which is not found in any other Benarasi technique such as Phekwa or Cutwork. In such sarees, there are no loose threads at the back of the fabric and hence, no cutting is required. Kadhua produces beautiful sarees which are a labour of love, attention to detail and the timelessness of the holy city of Benaras.

That night she saw something surreal. A peacock with a flaming pink body was strutting about aimlessly on shimmering off-white sand, as if waiting for the right moment. Suddenly, there was lightning followed by a clap of thunder. It was a signal for the majestic bird – it opened its feathers and started dancing. She could see the colours of the feathers very clearly: green, pink and yellow. Mesmerised, she reached out to touch the peacock. It let out a loud scream and vanished. Her eyes opened to the shrill sound of the alarm.

This off-white saree with a fascinating Patola design and rani pink border is the stuff dreams are made of. Wear it and feel the magic.

Details

Fabric: Handwoven 100% Pure mulberry silk

Colour and Design: Off white with Patola design; Rajasthani design pallu; rani pink kadi Zari border (double border) with peacock design

Blouse Piece: Includes blouse piece (The blouse in the image is not a part of saree)

While every effort is made to present the sarees in their natural colours, subtle variations between images and actual colours may be the result of lighting conditions and digital photography, and the colour/screen settings of your digital devices.

Heritage and Origin

Bhoodan Pochampally, a small town in Telengana (previously Andhra Pradesh), is renowned for its illustrious association with textile production, particularly handwoven Ikat sarees in cotton, silk and sico (blend of silk and cotton). The cluster of 100 villages comprise more than 10,000 families involved in the weaving process. The Ikat sarees can be single Ikat or double Ikat: in single Ikat, either the warp or the weft is tie-dyed while in double Ikat, both the warp and the weft are tie-dyed. What sets apart Pochampally sarees from sarees produced in other regions are intricate, full-body geometric patterns which are said to induce a hypnotic effect if seen directly. These sarees also incorporate motifs and designs from other regions in India, including Patola and Rajkot designs from Gujarat and traditional Rajasthani designs. Handwoven sarees are produced on traditional looms – each of which is more than a century old – using environment-friendly and sustainable processes. It takes nearly 10 days for an entire family working together to weave one saree.