Pedana Kalamkari Hand-Block Soft Silk Saree in Royal Blue with Navy Designer Pallu & Gold Border

This one is tone-on-tone rather than contrast. Royal blue body, navy pallu — close enough that the saree reads as a single deep colour from across a room, and separates into two only when you are near it. For anyone who finds the usual contrast-pallu look too loud, this is the quieter version of the same idea.

The print is Pedana Kalamkari, hand-blocked in the Machilipatnam belt of coastal Andhra on hand-cut blocks. On a dark ground the gold border does most of the visible work, outlining the drape cleanly without a heavy zari weight.

Soft silk, so it is light on the shoulder and holds pleats on its own. 6.3 m in total, blouse piece included.

Where it works

Office and saree-day at work, conferences and formal daytime events, a sangeet or reception where you want depth rather than sparkle, college and school functions, convocations, evening receptions, and travel — dark grounds forgive a long day far better than pastels.

Specification

• Colour: Royal blue body, navy pallu, gold border
• Fabric: Soft silk
• Technique: Pedana Kalamkari hand-block print
• Pallu: Tone-on-tone navy designer pallu
• Border: Gold, running the full length
• Length: 5.5 m saree + 0.8 m blouse piece (6.3 m total)
• Blouse: Included

Quick answers

• Is the blouse piece included? Yes, and it is counted inside the 6.3 m.
• How do I care for it? Dry clean. Air it after wear and refold along a different line every few months.
• Will the colour bleed? Keep it dry and away from damp storage; deep dyes are always the ones to protect.
• Can I see it before I buy? Yes — we will video-call you with the saree in hand, or you can drape it at our Abids store.
• Delivery? Same-day dispatch and same-day delivery. All orders are prepaid; we do not offer COD.

One piece only — each saree in this range is a single length. Sri Manisha Sarees, Abids, Hyderabad — saree manufacturers since 1997.