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Ivory Georgette Saree from Kashmir with Chain Stitch Aari Embroidered Paisleys Border and Pallu
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Ivory Georgette Saree from Kashmir with Chain Stitch Aari Embroidered Paisleys Border and Pallu

crafted in georgette,
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Quantity
Item codeGAM718
MaterialGeorgette
Weight0.57 kg
DimensionsBlouse/Underskirt Tailormade To Size
Care

Hand-wash gently with mild detergent. Do not wring. Dry in shade, iron on the lowest setting.

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Description

Ivory holds silence the way Kashmir holds snow, quietly and completely. This saree is worked in the aari tradition, a chain stitch embroidery practised by skilled craftsmen across the Kashmir Valley using a fine hooked needle that coaxes silk thread into fluid, unbroken lines. The paisleys that travel along the border and gather in full bloom at the pallu are a signature of this region, their curved forms rooted in centuries of Kashmiri design vocabulary. Georgette lends the foundation a soft drape and a gentle translucency, so the ivory ground breathes rather than overwhelms, allowing the embroidery to hold its full authority. The result is a saree that moves between the ceremonial and the intimate, equally at ease at a winter wedding reception or a festive family gathering where quiet elegance speaks loudest. Pair it with a raw silk blouse in warm champagne or deep saffron to honour the craft's origins. Let the hair remain simple and the jewellery restrained, perhaps a single strand of pearls, so the needlework remains the only conversation.

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Behind this piece

Kashmir's aari embroidery carries centuries of courtly refinement in every hooked stitch. The craft takes its name from the aari, a fine hooked needle that pulls thread from beneath the fabric to form the dense, sinuous chain stitch visible along this saree's border and pallu. Paisley, known in the valley as keri or buta, has been the signature motif of Kashmiri needlework since the Mughal period, when Persian influences settled permanently into the region's aesthetic vocabulary. On ivory georgette, the embroidered paisleys breathe with particular clarity, the cream ground amplifying the subtlety of every curving line.

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How to style

For a winter wedding, pair this saree with a full-sleeved ivory or blush raw silk blouse and Kashmiri silver filigree earrings to honour the craft's provenance. At a daytime cultural event, try a boat-neck blouse in warm champagne tissue and low block-heeled mojris in natural leather. For a festive dinner, drape the pallu in a nivi style, secure it with a Kundan brooch, and choose a deep antique-gold blouse to draw the embroidered paisleys forward against the ivory ground. Minimal bangles in bone or matte gold complete each look without competing.

to last,

Fabric & care

Georgette is a crêpe-weave fabric with a fine, textured surface that requires considered handling. Hand wash separately in cool water with a mild, pH-neutral detergent, or opt for dry cleaning to protect the chain stitch embroidery. Never wring or twist the fabric; press gently between two clean towels to remove excess water. Dry flat in shade, away from direct sunlight, which yellows ivory tones over time. Steam iron on a low setting from the reverse side, placing a thin cotton cloth between the iron and the embroidery. Store folded in unbleached muslin, away from humidity.

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Each piece is hand-picked from artisan clusters we work with directly across India. Some are handloomed on traditional pit looms, others use block-printing, hand-embroidery, or heritage techniques passed down through generations. Small irregularities are part of the character — not a defect.