A bottle green handloom cotton saree from West Bengal with floral motifs on a deep bottle green body and a yellow contrast Kantha stitch blouse piece with hand embroidery, supplied unstitched. The soft, airy cotton is easy to drape and works for office wear, casual outings and festive gatherings.
Design details
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Body: Deep bottle green with floral detailing.
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Blouse: Yellow contrast blouse piece with Kantha stitch work, supplied unstitched.
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Fabric: Soft, airy handloom cotton, easy to drape.
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Wear: A light choice for hot days and everyday wear.
Occasions and styling
Bottle green and yellow is a fresh pairing for summer workdays and festive get-togethers. Antique brass or silver jhumkas and kolhapuris suit the earthy tone.
About Bengal cotton and Kantha
Bengal handloom cotton, also called tant, is a light, crisp cotton woven in West Bengal clusters such as Shantipur, Phulia and Dhaniakhali, and it is ideal for hot weather. Kantha is the hand running-stitch embroidery tradition of West Bengal, which builds textured motifs across the fabric. Small irregularities in a handloom weave are a natural sign of handwork, not a defect.
Care
For the first wash, dry clean or hand wash separately in cold water with a mild detergent, as handloom dyes may bleed slightly. Dry in shade. Iron on medium heat, and use a light starch to keep the cotton crisp.
