SR-0141 Black & Orange Crepe Saree

Crepe features among the most popular fabrics made from silk yarn. The softer version of crepe is called "crepe the chine". Lustrous in visual appeal, crepe silk has a glamorous sheen and an excellent drape. It has a slippery smooth texture, with a crisp appearance. Crepe is woven from hard spun yarn in its natural condition. The fabric, when woven, is smooth and even. Once the resin is extracted, the fabric becomes soft, giving it a crimpy look. Sakhi uses this comfortable-to-wear, fluid silk to create designs that can be worn at all times, this stunning saree features a unique border detailing, a collage of Banaras borders in red and orange hue and hand block printing detailing. The saree is perfect for a slightly dressy affair and the classic black colour makes the saree so very versatile.

Craft - Hand Block Printing

One of the earliest and simplest methods of textile printing, Block printing is, very simply put, the printing of patterns on textile using incised wooden blocks. Block printing involves myriad steps, but the most important step is the preparation of the block which determines the quality and clarity of impressions. The block is then dipped in the desired dye and carefully placed adjacent to the preceding impression of the block as per the design. Sakhi gives a contemporary twist to block print in that the multi colour block printing on the saree is given a subtle highlight with a touch of Gold or Kadi printing. The saree features motifs inspired by the mogul period in Indian history, with emphasis on flora and nature.