Maroon and Black Pure Silk Handloom Khandua Patta Saree with Pasapalli Pattern

A maroon and black Khandua patta handloom saree in pure silk from Nuapatna, Odisha, with a Pasapalli pattern. The deep maroon body carries fine white and yellow ikat motifs, black Pasapalli checkered borders frame it, and the multi-tiered pallu is woven with central mandala-style floral motifs and geometric panels. It suits festivals, family functions and evening gatherings.Design details Body: Deep maroon pure silk with fine white and yellow ikat motifs. Border: Black Pasapalli (checkered) borders with woven border bands. Pallu: Multi-tiered, with central mandala-style floral motifs, geometric ikat panels and traditional borders. Blouse: Comes with an unstitched plain black silk blouse piece with matching decorative borders. Occasions and stylingKhandua silk suits festivals, family functions, office events and evening gatherings. The black checks and maroon body look good with oxidised silver or antique gold jewellery; a maroon bindi and the black blouse complete it.About Khandua silk and PasapalliKhandua is a GI-tagged ikat silk from Nuapatna and Maniabandha in Cuttack district, Odisha, traditionally woven for Lord Jagannath of Puri. Pasapalli is a chessboard check inspired by the game of pasa, a traditional motif in Odisha's bandha (tie-and-dye ikat) weaving that is also seen in Sambalpuri sarees.CareDry clean only. Store the saree wrapped in a soft cotton or muslin cloth, away from moisture. Refold it every few months so the silk and any zari do not crack along the folds. Do not spray perfume directly on silk or zari, and iron on low heat with a cloth in between.