'GAURI' Handwoven Cotton Dhonekhali Saree
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The Saree
A breathtaking homage to the rustic soul and time-honoured weaving traditions of Bengal, the body of this authentic Dhonekhali masterpiece is handwoven from premium pure cotton. The base is an elegant, crisp off-white that serves as a canvas for a vibrant, classic grid. This lively pattern is brought to life by alternating red checks interwoven with bright yellow stripes, creating a beautifully rhythmic and cheerful visual texture all over the body. Framing this cheerful grid are striking Ganga-Jamuna (dual-coloured) temple borders woven in rich red on one side and deep green on the other. This unique colour play frames the silhouette beautifully, making it an elegant and versatile choice for morning festivities, family poojas, and cultural gatherings.
The Pallu
The pallu transitions into a denser, highly festive display of Bengal’s agrarian heritage. It features a rich concentration of closely placed red stripes and intricate geometric checks. Nestled within this traditional layout is the iconic 'Dhaaner Sheesh' (sheaf of paddy) motif, meticulously handwoven in green extra-weft threads. This timeless symbol of prosperity and abundance creates an unforgettable visual statement over the shoulder, culminating in the clean, characteristic finish of a classic Dhonekhali textile.
The Blouse
This saree is a standalone heritage piece and does not come with a blouse piece. To accentuate its vibrant accents, pair it with a solid sleeveless crimson red cotton blouse, a tailored forest green crop top, or a contrasting sunny yellow boat-neck blouse to elegantly tie the whole look together.
Product Details
- Material: 100% Premium Pure Handwoven Cotton
- Weaving Technique: Traditional Dhonekhali Handloom Weave featuring checked body patterns, dual-tone Ganga-Jamuna temple borders, and the signature Dhaaner Sheesh extra-weft pallu.
- Colour Palette: Off-White, Crimson Red, Bright Yellow, and Deep Green
- Border Type: Dual-coloured Ganga-Jamuna Temple Border (Red and Green)
- Length: 5.5 metres | Width: 48 inches
- Blouse Piece: None
Specifications & Care
- Texture: Wonderfully lightweight and highly breathable. This saree comes slightly starched to give it that pristine, structured look right out of the box. Please note that regular starching is not required for maintenance; the fabric is designed to soften beautifully into a supple, airy drape with every subsequent wash and wear.
- Care Instructions: Gentle hand wash separately in cold water only using a mild liquid detergent. Avoid drying in direct sunlight to preserve the richness of the red, yellow, and green hand-dyed yarns.
- 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: 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.
