A lemon yellow Berhampuri patta saree in pure silk, handwoven in Odisha with a double pallu. The lemon yellow body is speckled with tiny multicoloured butis and edged with a multicolour temple border. The double pallu carries bands of black, red, blue, magenta and green with traditional phoda kumbha temple designs. It comes with an unstitched blouse piece and suits festivals and family functions.
Design details
- Body: Lemon yellow, speckled with tiny multicoloured butis.
- Border: Multicolour temple motifs.
- Pallu: Double pallu with alternating bands of black, red, blue, magenta and green, woven with phoda kumbha temple designs.
- Fabric: Pure mulberry silk with a lustrous texture.
- Blouse: Comes with an unstitched blouse piece.
Occasions and styling
Berhampuri silk suits festivals, pujas, family functions and evening gatherings. A deep magenta or green blouse taken from the pallu bands, with traditional gold jewellery, works well with the bright yellow.
About Berhampuri patta
Berhampuri patta is a pure silk from Berhampur in Ganjam district, Odisha, and it is GI-tagged. It is known for its phoda kumbha (temple) border and pallu, and it was traditionally offered to Lord Jagannath.
Care
Dry clean only. Store the saree wrapped in a soft cotton or muslin cloth, away from moisture, and refold it every few months. Do not spray perfume directly on the silk. Iron on low heat with a cloth in between.
