{"product_id":"blue-dual-shade-maheshwari-silk-cotton-saree","title":"Blue Dual Shade Maheshwari Silk Cotton Saree","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlue Dual Shade Maheshwari Silk Cotton Saree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a blue Maheshwari silk cotton saree woven in two shades of blue, with gold zari line buttas across the body. It is the most restrained saree in our Maheshwari range, which is deliberate — it is made for corporate events, conference days and formal office occasions where a saree needs to look considered rather than festive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaheshwari silk cotton saree, 6.3 metres in length including the blouse piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 45–47 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue dual shade with gold zari buttas in line arrangement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnstitched blouse piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree size — drapes to suit all body types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality-checked before dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this works for corporate and formal office wear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost festive sarees are the wrong register for an office — too much zari, too much colour contrast, and they read as celebration rather than work. Blue is the exception. It is the colour formal dressing already runs on, and a dual shade gives it interest without adding brightness. The zari buttas here are small and in lines, so they register as fine detail from across a room rather than as ornament. And the silk cotton weave holds a crease-free line through a full working day of sitting, standing and presenting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to style it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plain navy, white or grey blouse keeps this firmly in the professional register. Small studs, a watch, and block heels or flats. Skip the temple jewellery and bangles here — they shift the whole look back toward festive, which defeats the point of choosing this saree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry clean for the first few washes, no machine wash. Air in shade before folding, store in the complimentary storage bag, keep away from perfume spray and damp cupboards. Refold every three to six months in long storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this pure silk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Maheshwari is a silk-cotton blend, and we describe it as Maheshwari silk cotton rather than pure silk. The cotton is what makes it wearable through a full working day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I wear a Maheshwari saree to the office?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and this is the one in our range built for it. Maheshwari silk cotton is light, breathable and holds its drape through a day of sitting at a desk, which is where heavier silks fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does dual shade mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo shades of blue are woven in different directions, so the saree shifts between them with the light. It is a weaving effect, not a print or dye treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are line buttas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall gold zari motifs woven in lines down the body of the saree instead of being scattered across it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this saree too festive for a corporate event?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is the least festive piece in our Maheshwari range — the zari work is fine and the colour contrast is within one family. Pair it with a plain blouse and minimal jewellery and it sits comfortably at a conference or corporate function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a blouse piece?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, unstitched, included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.3 metres including blouse piece, 45–47 inches wide, free size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it crease easily when sitting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaheshwari silk cotton creases less than a pure cotton and recovers better than a heavy silk. It is a practical weave for a day that involves a lot of sitting, though no saree is entirely crease-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the shade look like the photographs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlues photograph reasonably accurately, but expect slight variation because of screen calibration and the dual shade effect. Ask us for a video on WhatsApp if you want to see it in motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eI want something for a festive occasion instead — which one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Royal Blue Peacock Lotus Butta Maheshwari is the festive blue in the range, styled for reception evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Cash on Delivery available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for eligible PIN codes. Enter your pincode at checkout to confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery timeline?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady stock dispatches in 1–3 working days. Tamil Nadu 4–5 working days after dispatch, rest of India 7–15, international 7–21.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReturn and exchange policy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExchange within 4 days of delivery — unused, unwashed, original tags and packaging, with an unboxing video. Refunds only for damaged or defective items, with a continuous unboxing video, processed in 7–10 working days. Return shipping is arranged and paid by the customer; we do not offer reverse pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pioneer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55849325789352,"sku":"AUG 26-PBMS-SA-ELUP-SH","price":4990.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/0514\/7304\/files\/blue-dual-shade-maheshwari-silk-cotton-saree-6339273.jpg?v=1788554169","url":"https:\/\/vinisethnic.com\/products\/blue-dual-shade-maheshwari-silk-cotton-saree","provider":"Vini's Ethnic ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}