SR-0074 Blue & Green Chiffon Saree

The saree features a unique blend of Chiffon and Tussar Silk wherein the bottom portion upto the right shoulder is shaded chiffon and then on is Tussar Silk in contrast blue featuring Kalamkari appliqué work and Cut Work detailing. The effervescent chiffon is a light, sheer fabric with a mild, granular texture. The twist in the yarn creases the fabric gently in both directions, giving it a slightly textured feel. Sakhi blends featherlike chiffon with the more ethnic Tussar Silk to create a new look. Tussar silk is a delicate silk, highly valued for its purity and linear weaving texture. This silk is drawn from cocoons especially cultured on Arjun, Saja or Sal trees. Tussar silk is available naturally in shades of muted gold and mild beige. Tussar silk is considered ideal as well as auspicious for marriages, religious ceremonies and other functions. Designer Chandra has used the fusion of Tussar Silk in Indigo blue with a riot of colours in chiffon silk, the saree fatures a unique concept and make it easy to drape.

The saree features modern eclectic combination of unusual colours and fabrics all layered together in a collection of Indian crafts. At Sakhi, designer Chandra layers this mélange of fabric with Kalamkari appliqué technique in border detailing. The saree features ellaborate Cut Work detailing on the indigo blue area from shoulder to pallu. The blouse for this saree is raw silk blouse in mustard hue same as the border.