Alice (Saree) + Emerald Swallowtail (Mask)

Who said that autumn is for fallen leaves and spring is for the blossoms? Here is a saree-mask combo that brings the prettiest flowers to you in the brilliant hues of autumn.

This is a made-in-heaven mul cotton saree with screen printed work in mustard, mint, orange and black shades.

This mask is made of three layers of the softest made-in-heaven mul fabric to protect your nose and mouth with utmost love and comfort. It is designed for maximum coverage, easy fit and can be securely tied at the back of your head or behind your ears with the ties. This eco-friendly, washable, beautiful mask is an essential addition to your personal protective gear.

Details

Length:  5.5 meters ; Width: 47 inches

Blouse Piece: No

Wash Care: 

1. Hand wash separately in cold water and salt 
2. Don't soak it in water for more than 5 minutes 
3. Medium iron

Blouse:  Su, the model is wearing a blouse called Peela Ikat.

https://suta.in/products/peela-ikat-blouse

Fabric: Mul Cotton

Disclaimer: The pictures are clicked in daylight. Color may vary slightly from the image due to the screen brightness.

Description

The designs on this fabric come alive on our made-in-heaven mul sarees through an intricate process known as screen-printing. This process involves the usage of a mesh-screen made of synthetic polymers that is strung onto a metal or wooden frame at high tension.  A stencil with the negative image of what is to be printed is placed beneath the screen and emulsion is applied to create a positive image that lets the dye seep through the screen. The dye is then applied on the fabric through the screen to print the desired image. 

The base fabric for these sarees is the forever-favourite made-in-heaven mul.

The mul cotton is what we call ‘made in heaven’ at Suta. Known in West Bengal as mul mul, the fabric is what can be categorised as muslin cotton. It is believed that this fine method of weaving cotton can be traced back to even before the Indus valley civilization. What makes this fabric special is the almost magical process of weaving it. Cotton fibres are separated and spun into strong threads. The lightest and the most delicate fibres are separated and are then spun into muslin thread. These are then woven into fabrics by skilled weavers. The history of muslin weaving is a beautiful chapter in the history of Indian textiles. The process of the yore was much more complex and involved many unique tools that look primitive but worked like magic. The upper jaw of a catfish was used to initially clean the cotton before spinning. To separate the lightest fibres, a Dhunkar (a bamboo bow) was used, which when strung in a distinctive way made the lighter fibres rise above the heavier ones. This process gave the title ‘woven air’ to the muslin fabric. Weavers famously wove on looms that were at ground level and operated the looms from pits dug in the ground. Even during the Mughal era, the muslin fabric was seen as a symbol of power for its finesse. History is full of anecdotes to prove the awe that the muslin fabric generated. Emperor Aurangazeb is said to have chided his daughter Zeb-un-Nisa for appearing naked in the court when in reality she had been wearing several layers of the muslin cloth! Such was the fabric’s delicateness. The almost invisible fabric had made an Arab traveller in the 10 th century remark that the degree of fineness is such that a garment can be drawn through a ring of a middling size. During the British colonisation and even during the Mughal rule, the art of weaving muslin took a hit as weavers were treated poorly and drought hit many of the weaving centres. As a result, today, the process of weaving has seen a lot of change. Nevertheless, the essence of it hasn’t changed and the charm of the fabric still remains 

Description

This mask is made of three layers of the softest made-in-heaven mul fabric to protect your nose and mouth with utmost love and comfort. It is designed for maximum coverage, easy fit and can be securely tied at the back of your head or behind your ears with the ties. This eco-friendly, washable, beautiful mask is an essential addition to your personal protective gear.

Take on the world like a boss and look the part too!

Details

Size : Length from the centre : 5 inches, Width excluding the ties : 10 inches , Strip Length : 19 inches

Wash care 

• Wash after every use
• Handwash gently with soap, preferably in cold water
• Wash separately and do not let it soak in water for too long
• Dry in shade

Note : The masks are meant for personal protection only. They should not be used in place of surgical grade masks that are mandatory for healthcare workers or others handling or coming in contact with COVID-19 patients.

Masks are non-returnable once delivered.

Your order would be shipped within 8-10 days of you placing an order.

Fabric : Mul Cotton

Details : Reversible and reusable 3 layered mask with two sets of ties to securely fit around nose and mouth. 

Disclaimer: The pictures are clicked in daylight. Colour may vary slightly from the image due to the screen brightness. 

Directions to use

Align the mask on your face such that the pointed end is on your nose and the flatter end is on your chin

Hold the upper ties with one in each hand and secure it at the upper back of your head by tying the ends.

Hold the lower ties with one in each hand and secure it at the lower back of your head by tying the ends.

As per your convenience, the ties can be tied behind your ears instead of behind the head as well.

Once secured, ensure that your nose and mouth are fully covered.

After use, remove carefully by untying the ties. Do not touch your face while untying the mask as this might lead to spread of germs from hands to face.