'SHIULI TOLA: Periwinkle' Handwoven Cotton Dhonekhali Saree
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The Saree
An exquisite exploration of cool pastel tones balanced by rich, deep berry hues, the body of this authentic handwoven Dhonekhali masterpiece features a striking horizontal striped layout all over. Crafted with meticulous precision in the historic Dhonekhali weaving clusters of West Bengal, the entire canvas is brought to life by alternating horizontal stripes each exactly 0.5 cm wide in an enchanting blend of soft periwinkle blue, bright electric periwinkle, and earthy brick red. Framing this colourful, rhythmic body is a grand and highly structured dobby border. The border layout begins at the outermost edge with a sharp bordeaux pinstripe that opens up into a magnificent, 6.5 cm wide solid band in a rich plum-red shade. This bold block of colour is followed by an inner bordeaux pinstripe before culminating beautifully in a traditional plum temple border, elegantly interspersed with delicate floral motifs handwoven against a contrasting, soft periwinkle blue backdrop.
The Pallu
The pallu is a masterclass in playful geometric alignment and cultural symbolism. It features a wonderful, heavy concentration of horizontal stripes in varying widths of pristine white that intersect visually over the periwinkle-striped base to create a beautiful, highly dynamic block of checks. Grounding this fun and graphic multi-striped layout are two rows of the iconic 'Dhaaner Sheesh' (sheaf of paddy) motif, intricately handwoven in plum and white extra-weft threads to complete the authentic heritage drape.
The Blouse
This saree is a standalone heritage piece and does not come with a blouse piece. To accentuate its rich, multi-toned accents, pair it with a solid sleeveless plum-red or deep bordeaux cotton blouse, a tailored periwinkle blue linen crop top, or a contrasting brick red boat-neck blouse to elegantly draw attention to the unique striped detailing of the body.
Product Details
- Material: 100% Premium Pure Handwoven Cotton
- Weaving Technique: Traditional Dhonekhali Handloom Weave featuring 0.5 cm horizontal multi-colour stripes, an intricate plum-red dobby border with a periwinkle floral-temple edge, and a checked Dhaaner Sheesh pallu.
- Colour Palette: Periwinkle Blue, Bright Periwinkle, Brick Red, Plum-Red, Deep Bordeaux, and Pristine White
- Border Type: 6.5 cm Plum-Red Band flanked by bordeaux pinstripes, ending in a periwinkle-based plum temple and floral motif edge
- Length: 5.6 metres | Width: 48 inches
- Blouse Piece: None
Specifications & Care
- Texture: Exceptionally lightweight, highly breathable, and perfectly suited for the nuances of Indian weather. This saree arrives starched to hold a crisp, pristine form right out of the box. While we recommend light starching to maintain its signature, sophisticated structure, it can absolutely be worn and maintained without starch as well. If you prefer a completely fluid drape, we recommend soaking the saree overnight in salt water to easily remove the starch. The fabric possesses an incredible quality of growing softer, more fluid, and more supple with every subsequent wash and wear.
- Care Instructions: Gentle hand wash separately in cold water only using a mild liquid detergent. Do not wring or squeeze excessively. Avoid drying in direct sunlight to maintain the distinct brilliance of the turmeric yellow and green hand-dyed yarns.
- 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: 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.
