'ALAYA' Handwoven Narayanpet Cotton Saree
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The Saree
Deeply rooted in the grand weaving heritage of the Narayanpet cluster in Telangana, the body of this premium handwoven cotton saree is a masterclass in understated elegance. The main canvas features a fascinating, warm two-tone base created by crossing light ochre with medium blue yarns, giving the fabric a beautifully fluid, iridescent shot-colour quality. This unique background is brought to life by a classic checkered Gadi (grid) pattern. This detailed layout is meticulously created by the precise intersection of vertical stripes woven from a distinctive two-toned yarn of white and black and horizontal stripes formed by pairs of bright, dual light green lines. The premium handloom fabric displays a beautiful, slightly translucent, and crisp texture characteristic of luxury Deccan cottons, ensuring exceptional breathability while holding a sharp, dignified structure when draped.
The border is a spectacular showcase of traditional Narayanpet artistry, displaying a distinct multi-layered layout on a vibrant emerald green coloured canvas. Right where the two-tone ochre-blue body meets the vivid emerald frame, a signature Gopuram (temple) border design unfolds, featuring immaculate triangular motifs intricately rendered in green threads. The border is further adorned with delicate, light thread work in a bright light green shade, arranged in distinct horizontal bands: a prominent centre band flanked on either side by rows of crisp, parallel red and lemon yellow stripes that add an exquisite graphic formality and vibrancy to the drape.
The Pallu
True to the classic, understated design language of Telangana handlooms, the pallu transitions seamlessly from the checkered body into rich, highly structured horizontal panels. The defining feature of the pallu is a series of broad horizontal bands running across its entire width. These panels are masterfully woven in a striking combination of yellow and green, interspersed with the two-tone base colour of the saree to create flawless visual continuity. The drape finishes naturally with simple, untied self-fringes the timeless hallmark of authentic handloom cotton weaving where the warp threads are left natural.
The Blouse
This saree is a standalone heritage piece and does not come with a blouse piece. To accentuate its complex multi-toned palette, pair it with a solid sleeveless emerald green cotton blouse to match the borders, a tailored lemon yellow linen crop top, or a rich red boat-neck blouse to beautifully play up the parallel accent stripes running through the frame.
Product Details
- Material: 100% Premium Pure Handloom Cotton with Fine Thread Work
- Weaving Technique: Traditional Narayanpet Handloom featuring a two-tone checkered Gadi body, a multi-layered emerald green Gopuram (temple) border with light green, red, and lemon yellow accent bands, and a structured panelled pallu.
- Colour Palette: Shot Light Ochre & Medium Blue, Emerald Green, Bright Light Green, Lemon Yellow, Red, Black, and Crisp White
- Border Type: Multi-layered 3 to 4-inch contrast border featuring a green triangular Gopuram edge, bright light green central thread work, parallel red and lemon yellow stripes, and an emerald green base
- Length: 5.68 metres | Width: 48 inches
- Blouse Piece: None
Specifications & Care
- Texture: Crisp, lightweight, slightly translucent, and remarkably breathable. Narayanpet cottons are celebrated for holding their pristine shape effortlessly through warm Indian weather. The fabric possesses an incredible heritage quality of growing softer and more fluid with subsequent wears while entirely maintaining its structural dignity.
- Care Instructions: Gentle hand wash separately in cold water only using a mild liquid detergent. Do not soak for extended periods. Line dry in the shade to protect the rich depth of the forest green and raspberry dyes.
- 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: This saree represents the true peak of Deccan everyday luxury from Telangana. Because this is an authentic hand-loomed product, minor variations in the khat grid spacing, zari intervals, or gentle thread slubs 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.
