Ivory Garad Sari from Gandhi Ashram with Woven Bootis and Solid Border
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
Garad silk originates in Murshidabad, West Bengal, where weavers from the Tantuvay community have practised their craft for centuries. Characterised by its naturally ivory hue, Garad is a pure silk that undergoes no dyeing process; its pale luminosity comes from the silk itself. The Gandhi Ashram connection deepens the provenance: khadi and handloom movements championed under its philosophy ensured that such weaving traditions remained tied to self-reliance and integrity of material. The woven bootis scattered across this sari's field, paired with a clean solid border, are a signature of restrained Bengali bridal and ceremonial weaving at its most considered.
How to style
Wear this sari for a morning puja, a Bengali wedding as a guest, or a high-ceremony occasion where understated elegance speaks louder than ornament. Pair it with a fine ivory or pale gold raw silk blouse, cut with a modest boat neck. At the neck, let a single strand of uncut polki or temple-set gold do the work. Avoid heavy embroidery elsewhere. For footwear, choose block-heeled kolhapuris in natural leather or gold-toned mojris. A small potli in antique gold brocade completes the composition without competing with the sari's quiet authority.
Fabric & care
Pure Garad silk demands dry cleaning for all full washes. For light freshening between wears, air the sari in shade, never in direct sunlight, which yellows natural silk over time. Never wring or machine wash. If hand washing is unavoidable, use cold water and a pH-neutral silk wash, rinsing twice and pressing gently between dry towels. Store folded in a pure cotton muslin cloth, away from plastic. Place a neem leaf or cedar between folds to discourage insects. Refold along different lines every few months to prevent permanent creasing at the same points.
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