Lime-Green Pure Silk Garad Saree from Bengal with Stripes Anchal
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 is the ceremonial silk of Bengal, woven by the Tanti community in the Bishnupur and Murshidabad belts, where the tradition of working with wild-reared tussar and mulberry silk stretches back centuries. Characterised by its natural off-white or ivory body, Garad takes its identity from restraint: minimal ornamentation, honest weave, quiet authority. This lime-green interpretation honours that grammar while introducing colour through fine stripes and an anchal rich with traditional Bengal motifs. The silk itself carries a dry, papery hand that softens beautifully with wear, deepening in lustre across seasons.
How to style
For Durga Puja or a Bengali wedding, pair this saree with a raw-silk blouse in deep bottle green and oxidised silver jewellery from Dhokra craft traditions. For a daytime literary gathering or cultural event, choose a simple ivory cotton blouse, kolhapuri flats, and a single gold bangle. Diaspora shoppers attending a heritage function abroad might consider a sleeveless blouse in complementary citrus silk, statement kundan earrings, and strappy block-heeled sandals. The lime ground reads as both traditional and contemporary, making it equally suited to a puja hall or a curated dinner table.
Fabric & care
Pure mulberry silk demands considered handling. Dry-clean this saree for the first wash to preserve the structural integrity of its woven stripes and anchal. If hand-washing at home, use cool water with a pH-neutral, silk-specific detergent; never wring or twist the fabric. Dry flat in shade, away from direct sunlight, which degrades natural silk protein over time. Store loosely folded in a pure-cotton muslin cloth, not plastic. Re-fold along different lines every few months to prevent permanent crease marks. A small neem sachet nearby discourages insects without chemical damage to the fibre.
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