Vintage Pink Pure Silk Paithani Saree with Lavender Zari Border Traditional Big Mor Butta and Mor Kunda Motifs
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
Paithani is among the oldest woven traditions in the Deccan, traced to the ancient town of Paithan on the banks of the Godavari in Maharashtra. Woven by artisan communities in and around Yeola and Aurangabad, these sarees are distinguished by their oblique tapestry weave, where each colour is interlocked by hand rather than carried across the full width. This vintage pink silk carries the Mor Butta, the peacock motif beloved since the Peshwa era, and the Mor Kunda border, a hallmark of ceremonial Paithani. The lavender zari introduces a refined, unexpected softness to a deeply traditional grammar.
How to style
For a daytime wedding function, pair this saree with a raw silk blouse in ivory or pale gold and antique Kolhapuri silver jewellery. At a festive evening gathering, a deep plum velvet blouse draws out the lavender in the zari, complemented by polki earrings and gold Kolhapuri chappals. For a cultural event or classical performance evening, drape it in the traditional Maharashtrian nauvari style, anchor the look with a Maharashtrian nath and a minimal jadau choker, and let the saree speak without further ornament. All three occasions reward restraint.
Fabric & care
Pure silk Paithani demands considered handling. Dry clean only; hand washing risks disturbing the zari's tension and dulling the silk's natural lustre. After each wear, air the saree in shade for thirty minutes before folding. Store it wrapped in a soft muslin cloth, never plastic, to allow the fibre to breathe. Refold along different lines every few months to prevent permanent crease marks at the borders. Keep camphor or neem leaves nearby rather than synthetic moth repellents. Stored with care, a Paithani silk improves in character across decades and becomes a considered inheritance.
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