'MATISSE: Cornflower' Hand-painted Batik on Handwoven Mulberry silk
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Product Note
This is a completely handmade product from weavers and artisans 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 saree which is truly a labor of love. Our weavers and artisans have 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.
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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.
The Story
Inspired by the playful rhythm and organic forms of modernist art, the MATISSE: Algae saree is a masterclass in subtle, sophisticated colorplay. Handwoven in Bengal from butter-soft Mulberry silk, the body features a unique algae grey-green base artfully scattered with hand-blocked polka dot motifs in warm mustard yellow, earthy dirty off-white, and deep grey. Executed using traditional wax-resist Batik techniques with azo-free dyes, soft, fine crackles thread through the fabric, lending a rich tactile dimension to its painterly aesthetic.
The Pallu & Blouse
The drape culminates in an expressive, abstract pallu that translates the saree’s signature palette into dynamic artistic shapes and fluid brush-like forms. Exceptionally lightweight with a fluid, comfortable drape, MATISSE: Algae transitions seamlessly from a long workday to an evening soirée or an intimate dinner gathering. The saree comes complete with a coordinating blouse piece designed to harmonise effortlessly with the overall composition.
Product Details
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Material: 100% Pure Handwoven Mulberry Silk
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Artisanal Technique: Hand-painted Wax-Resist Batik with Azo-Free Dyes
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Colour Palette: Algae Grey-Green, Mustard Yellow, Dirty Off-White, Dark Grey, and Soft Blue Accents
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Saree Dimensions: Length: 5.5 metres | Width: 46 inches
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Blouse Piece: 90–95 cm
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Care Instructions: Dry clean only to preserve silk lustre and hand-dyed clarity
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Shipping: Free shipping across India
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Delivery: Dispatched and delivered within 4–10 business days from the date of order
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Pricing: Inclusive of all taxes (including 5% GST)
Note from the Atelier: As an authentic handwoven and handcrafted product, slight variations in colour, weave, or wax Batik crackles are natural signatures of the artisan's touch. Far from imperfections, they reflect the authentic beauty of artisanal textiles.
The Inspiration
Inspired by abstract art and modern design movements, we have explored the quiet power of form and flow. Finding beauty in the essential — a curve, a line, a geometric frame — and reimagining them as carriers of emotion, movement, and pause. Much like a brushstroke or a sculpted edge, these forms speak in subtleties: the suggestion of rhythm, the hint of stillness, the harmony of contrasts. The collection draws on the belief that form is never static — it holds memory, motion, and meaning within its contours.
The Collection
In Akaar, circles, lines, and shapes transcend their outlines to become woven poetry on silk — brought to life through the centuries-old craft of wax-resist Batik.
Each motif is first hand-drawn with hot wax, the cracks that form lending an organic, unpredictable beauty. When the cloth is dyed, these fine fissures bloom into intricate, almost celestial patterns, each telling its own unrepeatable story. Layer upon layer of wax and colour build depth, much like brushstrokes in a painting.
Crafted laboriously by skilled women artisans from the hinterlands of Bengal, every saree in Akaar is a singular expression — one of one — where the precision of form meets the fluidity of hand and the quiet poetry of imperfection.
The base fabric is a luxurious, soft and flowy handwoven Mulberry silk from Bengal.
Artisan
The hand Batik has been done on these sarees by Kajol Di and her team of every skilled women artisans in the Medinipur district of West Bengal. The hand drawing has been done by Surajit and Ashok Da which was then passed over to Kajol Di's team for the wax application and dyeing.
