The Rosy Vines

Once when I was overjoyed for no reason, I took some of that joy and safely put it into the rose vines that grow in my balcony. The joy took root and multiplied along with the flowers. Whenever I felt blue after that, all it took was to go sit by that happy corner and take in the abundance. Sometimes, when I would be bored, I closed my eyes and played hide and seek with it and joy was an amazing playmate because it always found me! 

This gorgeous Chanderi saree in maroon and black will steal your heart. The luscious cotton silk fabric brings alive the free hand batik design brilliantly! 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 Layla 

https://suta.in/products/layla-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.