Details
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: Chanderi, 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 gorgeous weave of Chanderi silk has its roots in the heart of India; Madhya Pradesh. These sarees are from the vibrant and historical town of Chanderi. Where ancient ruins stand tall as a reminder of the past and the craftsmanship steadily continues to breathe new life into the lives of saree lovers till this date.
The tales of Chanderi fabric dates back to the times of Lord Krishna when his cousin Shishupal cited the use of Chanderi in the ancient literature. Also, one can find its mention in the old books like Maasir-i-Alamgir where Aurangzeb ordered the use of cloth embroidered with gold, silver and zari for making the khilat (a ceremonial robe or other gift given to someone by a superior). The grace and beauty of this fabric is enhanced by the fringes embellished with gold and silver threads. Transparency and softness of this fabric favoured royal patronage and was also exported overseas. The rich upper-class women of the highbrow society favoured the exotic handloom of Chanderi silk to reflect the essence of Indian traditional wear.

Features
1. Chanderi saree can be best recognized by the luxurious feel and extra-lightweight texture of its fabric woven using hand spun techniques. The fabric is often referred to as “woven air” due to such a soft texture.
2. The fabric doesn’t undergo degumming, a technique used to remove the natural gum of the silk warp. This gives it’s a unique strength and crispness
3. The striking feature of authentic Chanderi sarees are their soft, pastel hues. Most of the Chanderi collections are in soft tones. However now some classy darker shades are also available.
4. The characteristic motifs or butis are intricately handwoven and as extra weft sets
5. They have a soft unique texture with fair transparency and glossy finish
6. It will have an uneven surface.