Deep Red Pochampally Double Ikat Bandhini Fusion Pure Silk Saree with Blouse

What happens when two of India's great tie-dye traditions meet on one loom? You get this deep red Pochampally fusion saree.

Understanding the fusion

Double ikat is Telangana's speciality: warp and weft threads are tie-dyed before weaving so the pattern forms on the loom. Bandhini (bandhej) is known for its tiny dotted patterns from Gujarat and Rajasthan. This saree brings the bandhini dot effect into a pure Pochampally double ikat silk, so you get the precision of ikat with the playful texture of bandhini — all woven, not printed.

Deep red makes the fusion look grand, which is why it suits weddings, Navratri and Diwali equally well.

Details

• Colour: Deep red
• Fabric: Pure Pochampally handloom silk
• Weave: Double ikat with bandhini-style fusion
• Blouse: Blouse piece included
• Length: 6.3 m (5.5 m saree + 0.8 m blouse)

Quick answers

• Is this real bandhini tie-dye? It is a bandhini-style pattern woven through Pochampally ikat.
• Is it pure silk? Yes, pure Pochampally handloom silk.
• Care? Dry clean only; iron on low.
• Best occasion? Weddings, Navratri, Diwali and receptions.

A rare fusion weave from Sri Manisha Sarees, Hyderabad.