An indigo blue and magenta pure silk Khandua patta handloom saree from Odisha. The indigo body has magenta temple motifs and delicate ikat butis, and the magenta pallu is woven with white and gold fish, conch and diamond patterns. A gold-threaded border frames it. It is a deep, rich choice for festivals, family functions and evening gatherings.
Design details
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Body: Indigo blue pure silk with magenta temple motifs and small ikat butis.
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Pallu: Magenta with white and gold threadwork in fish, conch, temple diamond and cypress motifs.
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Border: Gold-threaded border in magenta and gold.
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Blouse: Comes with an unstitched magenta blouse piece.
Occasions and styling
It suits Durga Puja, Diwali, family functions and evening events. Pair it with the magenta blouse and antique gold jewellery. Pearls also sit well against the indigo.
About Khandua silk
Also called Khandua patta, this GI-tagged ikat silk is woven in Nuapatna and Maniabandha in Odisha's Cuttack district. It was traditionally woven for Lord Jagannath of Puri. Elephants, lions, kumbha temple shapes and flowers are among its classic motifs.
Care
Dry clean only. Store the saree wrapped in a soft cotton or muslin cloth, away from moisture. Refold it every few months so the zari does not crack along the folds. Do not spray perfume directly on silk or zari. Iron on low heat with a cloth in between.
