'AANCHOLER CHHAYA' Handwoven Cotton Dhonekhali Saree
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The Saree
A poetic study in botanical harmony and graphic contrast, the body of this authentic handwoven Dhonekhali masterpiece is uniquely enchanting. Woven with magnificent precision in the historic weaving clusters of West Bengal, the main canvas is dipped in a soothing, earthy sage green shade. Adorning this serene base are striking, 1.5-inch wide ikat-style stripes running vertically throughout the body. These artistic stripes are thoughtfully spaced out every 4 inches, allowing the gorgeous sage green base to breathe while perfectly complementing the structural lines. Elevating the body canvas even further is a scattered arrangement of elegant, extra-weft geometric motifs composed of fine pinstripes handwoven in a rich plum tone, adding layers of sophisticated depth and interest.
Framing this masterfully detailed body is a grand, high-contrast Naksha Paar dobby border in a beautiful, deep maroon. The border architecture is filled with heritage details, combining a running row of traditional temple motifs, intricate diamond shapes, and a geometric play of maroon stripes. Crisp white stripes are woven intentionally into the frame to serve as sharp, luminous highlights, bringing out the distinct brilliance of the maroon artwork.
The Pallu
The pallu shifts beautifully into an unexpected, vibrant color narrative that enlivens the entire drape. It features a sequence of horizontal stripes in a bright, tropical lime-green mustardy shade, interspersed with contrasting plumish-maroon bands. Grounding this striking layout at both the beginning and the end are rows of the iconic 'Dhaaner Sheesh' (sheaf of paddy) motif, meticulously handwoven in alternating yellow and maroon extra-weft threads for a flawless heritage signature over the shoulder.
The Blouse
This saree is a standalone heritage piece and does not come with a blouse piece. To create a highly curated, sophisticated look, pair it with a solid sleeveless maroon cotton blouse to draw out the Naksha Paar borders, a tailored sage green linen crop top, or a contrasting plum boat-neck blouse to match the geometric body motifs.
Product Details
- Material: 100% Premium Pure Handwoven Cotton
- Weaving Technique: Traditional Dhonekhali Handloom Weave featuring 1.5-inch vertical ikat body stripes, plum extra-weft geometric body details, a maroon Naksha Paar diamond & temple border with white pinstripe highlights, and a lime-mustard Dhaaner Sheesh pallu.
- Colour Palette: Sage Green, Maroon, Plum, Lime-Mustard Yellow, and Crisp White
- Border Type: Maroon Naksha Paar detailing diamond and temple motifs, framed by maroon bands and white highlight pinstripes
- Length: 5.6 metres | Width: 48 inches
- Blouse Piece: None
Specifications & Care
- Texture: Exceptionally lightweight, highly breathable, and perfectly suited for the nuances of Indian weather. This saree arrives starched to hold a crisp, pristine form right out of the box. While we recommend light starching to maintain its signature, sophisticated structure, it can absolutely be worn and maintained without starch as well. If you prefer a completely fluid drape, we recommend soaking the saree overnight in salt water to easily remove the starch. The fabric possesses an incredible quality of growing softer, more fluid, and more supple with every subsequent wash and wear.
- Care Instructions: Gentle hand wash separately in cold water only using a mild liquid detergent. Do not wring or squeeze excessively. Avoid drying in direct sunlight to maintain the distinct brilliance of the turmeric yellow and green hand-dyed yarns.
- Shipping: Free shipping within India.
- Delivery: Dispatched and delivered within 3–8 business days from the date of your order.
Price is inclusive of 5% GST
Note from the Loom: The Dhonekhali weave is celebrated for its lightweight feel and culturally rich motifs. Because this is an authentic hand-loomed product from Hooghly, West Bengal, minor variations in stripe intervals, subtle thread slubs, or gentle colour textures are celebrated characteristics of its fine manual craftsmanship.
Product Note: Being a handwoven product, slight variations in colour, weave, or design are natural and reflect the authentic beauty of handcrafted textiles. The blouses featured in the photoshoots are for representation purposes only and are sold separately.
Product Note
This is a completely handmade product from craftspeople and therefore, slight variations in colors or design may occur across pieces. Any slight irregularities are distinctive and inherent to the beauty of this creation due to the nature of the product. We have tried to capture the color in natural light, however there may be slight variations due to individual screen settings.
We hope you enjoy draping this wearable art which is truly a labor of love. Our weavers and artisans put in their utmost efforts and skills in making these products, which are a living testimony of our country’s rich and diverse cultural heritage.
Shipping & Return
We ship across the globe.
Shipping is free within India for all our orders.
For all international orders, we charge the customer at actuals. We use DHL, Aramex or Fedex depending on the service availability and cost for the location.
We offer return within 3 days of receipt of the order if there is any major defect in the saree/ dupatta or sizing issues with blouses. Please note, no return is accepted for customized stitching orders of blouses or sarees for which fall/edging have been done or pre-order has been placed by the customer. Since these are handmade products, minor irregulaties in weaving or crafting will not be considered a defect, it is in fact a proof of the authenticity of the product.
More details are on the Return and Refund page.
