'GIRI' 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 rich forest green base brought to life by a classic Khat (fine grid or checkered) pattern, formed by the precise intersection of fine, contrasting light green lines. The premium handloom fabric displays a beautiful, slightly translucent, and crisp texture that guarantees exceptional breathability while holding a sharp, dignified structure when draped.
The border is a spectacular showcase of traditional Narayanpet artistry draped in a vibrant raspberry-pink canvas. Right where the cool forest green body meets the warm pink border, a signature Gopuram (temple) border design unfolds. The multi-layered border is further adorned with intricate gold zari work arranged in distinct horizontal bands, featuring a prominent central band flanked on either side by rows of crisp, parallel gold zari pinstripes that add a magnificent formal sheen. Thin accent lines in forest green and mustard yellow neatly frame the zari bands, effortlessly tying the colour palette of the entire saree together.
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. It features a series of broad horizontal bands woven in the same vibrant magenta-pink shade as the border for flawless visual continuity. Embedded within these pink panels are thick, prominent bands of gold zari that catch the light beautifully to elevate the saree's traditional aesthetic. The dark green base fabric peeks through between these heavy sections, heavily intersected by fine, thin horizontal gold lines that bridge the entire layout together seamlessly. The drape finishes naturally with simple, untied self-fringes the timeless hallmark of authentic handloom 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 rich forest green and warm raspberry tones, pair it with a solid sleeveless raspberry-pink cotton blouse to perfectly match the borders, a tailored mustard yellow linen crop top, or a forest green ikat blouse to beautifully play up the delicate accent lines framing the edges.
Product Details
- Material: 100% Premium Pure Handloom Cotton with Fine Metallic Gold Zari
- Weaving Technique: Traditional Narayanpet Handloom featuring a Khat (fine grid) checked body, a multi-layered raspberry-pink Chata (sawtooth temple) border with gold zari bands, and a structured magenta-pink and gold panelled pallu.
- Colour Palette: Forest Green, Light Green, Vibrant Raspberry/Magenta Pink, Mustard Yellow, and Gleaming Gold
- Border Type: Multi-layered 3 to 4-inch contrast border featuring a temple edge, parallel gold zari stripes, and dual-colour accent frames
- Length: 5.6 metres | Width: 46 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 and to preserve the sheen of the gold zari.
- 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.
