The Mountain Rays

 She knew it was still her own heart beating inside her but it definitely felt different. Good different. Maybe it was the air, it was crisper. Maybe it was the clouds caressing her hair. Or maybe, just maybe, it was the moment of quiet that she had allowed herself to feel. Sitting on the mountain-top, she took in the warmth of the sun and blessed her vacation!

This grey Chanderi drape with brown cracks is irresistibly beautiful and the freehand batik design is art on the canvas of the cotton silk fabric! Our master artisans in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh have put in the rich knowledge and craft passed down through generations into this saree. For the artisans, creating a saree is a family affair as they pour life into the threads and play with Batik designs. It takes one week for a saree to be made from start to finish and that is how every single saree they make becomes a master-piece! 

Length:  6.5 meters ; Width: 45 inches

Blouse Piece: Yes, the saree comes with a running blouse piece as shown in the 5th image

Wash Care: Dry Wash

Blouse:  Su, the model is wearing a blouse called Zelda 

https://suta.in/products/zelda-blouse

Fabric: Chanderi Silk

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

Chanderi is a luxurious fabric that is oh-so-light while also possessing a rich exuberance. It is a culmination of silk, cotton and golden zari woven together. This beautiful fabric instantly captures the heart and really brings out the colours that are woven. It is no wonder that this fabric has been one of the most popular ones since ancient times in our country and has been embraced by the royalty with open arms. The grandeur that Chanderi brings while remaining so elegant is a beautiful combination!

The ancient craft of wax-resist dyeing called Batik adds a timeless charm to this saree. Wax-resist dyeing has been a part of so many ancient civilisations across the world and can be uniquely characterised by the local motifs and designs used. Specifically in India, Batik is said to have over 2000 years of history. Materials such as wax or rice starch was used to create the resistance to dye and thus create the Batik designs. The entire process involves various steps such as drawing the basic pattern, redrawing using wax and then applying the dye. Then, the wax is removed after the fabric dries. This is done multiple times to create various patterns with different colours. The craft used in this product is hand-done Batik where the artisans draw in a free-hand style. The process of dyeing is something that has been passed down by generations of artisans and the stunning designs created by these master craftsmen are timeless.