'ANWESHA: Kora' Handwoven Begumpuri Saree
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The Saree
An absolute masterclass in dramatic contrast and artisanal focus, the body of this authentic Begumpuri saree is handwoven from pure, unbleached Kora (natural off-white) cotton. The clean, minimalist canvas serves as a pristine backdrop, intentionally directing all attention to the saree's true crowning glory: its spectacular, extra-wide border. Measuring an impressive 6 inches, this magnificent border is significantly wider than average, showcasing dense, intricate layers of running stripes, geometric patterns, and fine micro-checks that beautifully transition into bold horizontal bands and diamond motifs. Woven in a rich, rustic palette of deep black, diluted terracotta red, vibrant mango yellow, and warm cedar brown, the entire architectural frame culminates gracefully at the inner edge with a striking, stylised variation of the traditional temple motif in solid black.
The Pallu
The pallu is a beautifully cohesive, graphic continuation of the saree’s warm, earthy theme. It features a masterfully arranged sequence of horizontal stripes in varying widths, incorporating shades of cedar brown, rich red, crisp white, and mango yellow. Positioned closely next to each other with intentionally varied gaps, these rhythmic stripes create a highly sophisticated, multi-striped layout over the shoulder that perfectly harmonises with the grand scale of the 6-inch borders.
The Blouse
This saree is a standalone heritage piece and does not come with a blouse piece. To curate a striking, high-contrast look, pair it with a solid sleeveless black linen blouse, a tailored cedar brown crop top, or a rich mango yellow raw silk blouse to beautifully highlight the vibrant tones in the border.
Product Details
- Material: 100% Premium Pure Handwoven Kora (Unbleached) Cotton
- Weaving Technique: Traditional Begumpuri Handloom Weave featuring a specialised extra-wide 6-inch geometric border and multi-toned extra-weft pallu stripes.
- Colour Palette: Kora (Natural Off-White), Black, Diluted Red, Mango Yellow, Cedar Brown, and Pristine White
- Border Type: Extra-wide ~6-inch Multi-Layered Geometric Border featuring checks, stripes, diamonds, and a stylised black temple edge
- Length: 5.6 metres | Width: 48 inches
- Blouse Piece: None
Specifications & Care
- Texture: Wonderfully soft, lightweight, and highly breathable due to the premium 100-count weave, yet it holds a crisp, smart structure perfect for long hours of comfortable daily wear.
- Care Instructions: Gentle hand wash separately in cold water using a mild liquid detergent. Avoid drying in direct sunlight to preserve the richness of the multi-toned dyes.
- Shipping: Free shipping within India.
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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: Woven with exceptionally fine 100-count cotton yarns, this saree represents the pinnacle of daily-wear luxury. Because this is an authentic hand-loomed product, 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.
