Hawaiian-Ocean Printed Saree from Kolkata with Multi-Color Leaves on Border and Pallu
Dry clean only. Store folded in a soft muslin pouch away from direct sunlight to keep the sheen alive.
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Behind this piece
Kolkata has long been a city where Bengal's silk traditions meet the cosmopolitan imagination of its artisans. This saree carries that restless creative spirit: a Hawaiian-ocean print sweeps across pure silk in hues drawn from tropical waters, while the border and pallu carry multi-colour leaf motifs that echo the hand-painted textile traditions the city's craftspeople have refined across generations. Pure silk, woven and printed in Kolkata's established textile workshops, holds dye with uncommon depth, giving each leaf its own distinct luminosity. The result is a saree that belongs equally to heritage and to the present.
How to style
For a seaside wedding or a summer reception, pair this saree with a sleeveless ivory silk blouse and gold Kolhapuri sandals. A bun adorned with a single tropical bloom keeps the look coherent rather than crowded. For an arts-evening in the city, try a structured boat-neck blouse in deep teal and silver jhumkas that echo the leaf motifs on the pallu. Daytime wear calls for a cropped cotton blouse in warm white, flat woven juttis, and a single gold kada, letting the ocean print carry the full weight of the occasion.
Fabric & care
Pure silk demands patience. Dry-clean this saree for the first wash to set the printed colours firmly. If hand-washing at home, use cold water with a mild, pH-neutral cleanser, and never wring or twist the fabric. Rinse gently and roll in a clean cotton towel to remove excess water. Dry flat in shade, away from direct sunlight, which fades silk prints irreversibly. Store folded in a soft muslin cloth, never plastic, and refold along different lines every few months to prevent permanent crease marks along the silk fibres.
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