Orange Off White Floral Paper Silk Saree

Orange Off White Floral Paper Silk Saree

This Orange Off White Floral Paper Silk Saree is a lightweight Banarasi saree in a paper silk blend, woven with floral and parrot meena motifs in gold zari. The warm orange against an off white ground makes it well-suited for Varalakshmi Vratham, Navaratri Golu and haldi-kumkum gatherings.

Fabric and weave

• Fabric: Paper silk — a silk blend, not pure silk
• Weave: Banarasi, with meena weave floral and parrot motifs
• Zari: Gold zari
• Colour: Orange with off white
• Motif work: Buttas across the body

Measurements

• Length: 6.3 metres, including blouse piece
• Width: 45-47 inches

Occasions this saree suits

This saree is well-suited for Varalakshmi Vratham, Navaratri Golu evenings and haldi-kumkum invitations, temple visits and festive family gatherings. Paper silk is light on the shoulder, so it stays comfortable across a long ceremony day where a heavier silk would tire you out.

How to style it

Pair the saree with a matching orange blouse for a single-tone drape, or an off white blouse to lift the meena motifs. Temple jewellery or antique gold jhumkas sit well against the gold zari; statement earrings alone are enough if you prefer a lighter look. Kolhapuris or gold juttis finish it for daytime wear.

Care

Gentle handwash is recommended. Machine wash is not recommended. Iron on low heat on the reverse side to protect the zari, and store the saree folded in a cotton or muslin wrap, refolding along different lines every few months so the zari does not crease along one line.

Note on colour

Slight colour variation is expected between the photographs and the saree, because of camera settings and lighting.

Also in this weave

The same meena weave is available in Sea Green and Onion Pink.

Frequently asked questions

Is this saree pure silk?
No. This is a paper silk saree, which is a silk blend, not pure silk. We say this plainly so there are no surprises when it reaches you.

What is paper silk?
Paper silk is a light, crisp silk blend that holds its shape and takes zari weaving well. It is much lighter than pure silk, which is why it works for long ceremony days.

Is this a Banarasi saree?
Yes. The Orange Off White Floral Paper Silk Saree is woven in the Banarasi style, with meena weave floral and parrot motifs in gold zari.

What is meena weave?
Meena weave is the coloured thread work woven alongside the zari in Banarasi sarees, which fills the floral and parrot motifs with colour rather than leaving them in zari alone.

Is this saree suitable for Varalakshmi Vratham?
Yes. Orange with gold zari is a traditional choice for Varalakshmi Vratham, and the light paper silk drape is comfortable for a long morning of pooja and hosting.

Can I wear this for Navaratri Golu?
Yes. This saree is well-suited for Golu evenings and haldi-kumkum invitations, where you are moving between homes and want something festive but not heavy.

Is it suitable for a temple visit?
Yes. The saree is well-suited for temple visits and festive family gatherings.

Does it come with a blouse piece?
Yes. The 6.3 metre length includes the blouse piece.

How long is the saree?
The saree measures 6.3 metres including the blouse piece, and 45-47 inches in width.

What blouse colour goes with this saree?
A matching orange blouse gives a single-tone drape. An off white blouse lifts the meena motifs, and a deep maroon or bottle green blouse gives a stronger contrast for festive wear.

What jewellery suits this saree?
Temple jewellery and antique gold pieces sit well against the gold zari. Statement earrings with a simple neck are enough for daytime wear.

How do I wash this saree?
Gentle handwash is recommended, and machine wash is not recommended. Iron on low heat on the reverse side to protect the zari.

How should I store it so the zari does not crease?
Fold the saree in a cotton or muslin wrap, keep it away from damp, and refold along different lines every few months so the zari does not settle into one crease.

Is this saree a good gift?
Yes. A paper silk Banarasi saree in orange and gold zari works as a festive gift, and the lightweight drape suits a wide range of ages.

Will the colour look exactly like the photographs?
Slight variation is expected because of camera settings and lighting.