Mrinalika — Coral Pink Pure Silk Organza Saree with Vintage Banarasi Border

Two expressions of Indian craftsmanship come together in Mrinalika, a coral pink pure silk organza saree from The Heirloom Vault. The lightness of organza is balanced by hand-embroidered zardozi motifs and a restored vintage Banarasi border, creating a saree that feels celebratory while retaining an elegant, uncluttered drape. The sheer coral pink body is scattered with hand-embroidered zardozi motifs, placed at considered intervals so that the colour and translucence of the organza remain central to the saree. The embroidery introduces small points of gold and texture without overwhelming the fabric. Framing the saree is a vintage handwoven Banarasi border, where floral vines travel along the length in zari, surrounded by finer ornamental bands. The design becomes more elaborate at the pallu, opening into larger paisley motifs woven in gold and silver zari. The interplay of the two zari tones gives the pallu greater depth while retaining the softened character of a vintage weave. The Heirloom Vault is built around this idea of continuity—preserving accomplished textile work and allowing it to become part of a new saree rather than remain confined to the past. In Mrinalika, the vintage Banarasi weave and newly executed zardozi embroidery come together to create a piece intended to be worn now and kept for what comes next. Single piece. No repeats. Styling Note Pair it with a gold Banarasi brocade or tissue blouse to complement the gold and silver zari of the pallu. For a quieter interpretation, choose a tonal coral pink blouse and finish with polki or uncut diamond jewellery. Key Details Color: Coral Pink Fabric: Pure Silk Organza Embroidery: Hand-Embroidered Zardozi Motifs Border: Vintage Handwoven Banarasi Zari Border Pallu: Paisley Motifs Woven in Gold and Silver Zari Weaving Cluster: Banaras Blouse: Plain organza silk blouse with same border as saree Measurement: Length – 5.50 m Availability: Ready to Ship Please Note This is a handmade saree; slight irregularities in the hand embroidery and finishing are inherent to the craft. The vintage handwoven border may show natural variations in tone, zari finish and patina. These are characteristic of its age and individuality. Slight colour variation may occur due to differences in studio lighting and screen settings. Accessories and blouse shown in the images are for styling purposes only and are not included with the product.