Blue Bishnupuri Katan Swarnachari Silk Handloom Saree
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- Lycra stretchable petticoat available
- Custom blouse stitching available
- Fall & Picco finishing available
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Care information
Care information
- Cotton Sarees: Normal wash recommended. However, dry cleaning is preferred to maintain fabric quality and longevity.
- Other Fabrics (Muslin, Tussar, Matka, Silk Cotton, Dhakai Jamdani, etc.): Dry clean only to preserve texture, color, and intricate details.
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
- Generally, orders are despatched within 3 days of receipt.
- For pre-booked orders, a tentative date will be communicated.
- Within India, delivery takes 5-6 days from the date of despatch, while Bengal enjoys a quicker 3-day delivery post-despatch.
- International deliveries are estimated to take around 15 days.
- Easy 7-day returns and exchanges
RETURNS
Return Policy:We accept returns in the event of defects.
Declaration
Declaration
We accept returns in the event of defects. We are a member of Silk Mark India and all our Pure Silk products come with Silk Mark guarantee for authentic pure silk.Tamal is a proud member of Silk Mark India and all of its Pure Silk products come with Silk Mark guarantee for authentic pure silk.Tamal has an EXIM license as well.
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Blue Bishnupuri Katan Swarnachari Silk Handloom Saree
Description
Description
Presenting a regally storied and richly golden Blue Bishnupuri Katan Swarnachari Silk Handloom Saree — a deeply rooted piece from one of Bengal’s most historically prestigious handloom traditions, where the ancient temple-town weavers of Bishnupur work gold and silver zari into the very structure of the cloth to create the mythological and royal narrative that is the defining character of Swarnachari silk. Silk Mark certified, with an attached blouse piece.
Swarnachari — literally “golden movement” or “golden walking” — is the golden-zari variant of the Bishnupuri tradition, distinguished by its rich use of gold and silver zari woven throughout the design: in the pallu, in the border, and in the body motifs. The characteristic mythological and royal figures of the Bishnupuri tradition are rendered here in the gleam of zari thread against the blue silk ground — golden forms on a cool, deep blue: one of the most regally dramatic and visually arresting combinations in the entire vocabulary of Indian handloom.
Katan silk is a specific and particularly structured silk variety — woven from tightly twisted katan threads in both warp and weft, giving the fabric a characteristic crisp, firm hand and a distinctive dry, structured lustre that is quite different from the fluid drape of softer silks like Muslin or the earthy warmth of Tussar. At 585g, this saree has the substantial, authoritative weight of a true katan silk — a cloth that drapes with architectural presence and structured elegance, holding its form beautifully through long occasions. The blue ground — deep, cool, and regal — makes the gold and silver zari Swarnachari motifs blaze with exceptional brilliance and visual contrast.
✨ Deeply storied, regally golden, and historically prestigious — perfect for weddings, the most elevated cultural and festive occasions, and anyone who collects, wears, and preserves the finest Bengali heritage handloom.
Product Details
- Fabric: Katan Silk (Silk Mark Certified)
- Colour: Blue with Gold & Silver Zari Swarnachari Motifs
- Weave: Bishnupuri Swarnachari Handloom — Mythological & Royal Narrative Motifs in Zari
- Length & Width: 6.5 meters x 47 inches
- Weight: 585g (Structured Katan Silk Drape)
- Blouse Piece: Attached
- Certification: Silk Mark Certified
- Collection: Tamal’s Exclusive Collection
- Origin: Bishnupur, West Bengal, India
- Occasion: Wedding, Elevated Festive, Cultural Ceremony, Collector’s Piece, Heritage Archive
- Care: Dry clean only — to preserve the katan silk and gold zari Swarnachari work
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swarnachari silk, and how does it differ from other Bishnupuri sarees?
Swarnachari — literally “golden movement” — is the golden-zari variant of the Bishnupuri handloom tradition. Where Baluchari sarees (the other great Bishnupuri tradition) use silk thread in a range of colours to weave their narrative motifs, Swarnachari uses gold and silver zari as the primary weaving thread for its motifs, creating a saree of golden, gleaming richness. The mythological and royal narrative motifs are the same — scenes from the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and Nawabi court iconography — but rendered in zari rather than coloured silk thread.
What is Katan silk, and why does it drape differently from other silks?
Katan silk is woven from tightly twisted katan threads in both warp and weft, giving it a characteristic crisp, firm hand and a structured, dry lustre quite different from the fluid drape of Muslin or the earthy warmth of Tussar. Katan’s structured firmness means it drapes with architectural presence and holds its form through long occasions — a cloth of authority and elegance that rewards the wearer who wants a saree with body and presence.
What is Bishnupur, and why is it historically significant for handloom?
Bishnupur is an ancient temple town in West Bengal, celebrated for its extraordinary 17th-century terracotta temples and its centuries-old handloom heritage. It is the origin of the Bishnupuri saree tradition — particularly Baluchari and Swarnachari — characterised by narrative motifs from Hindu mythology and royal court iconography woven directly into the silk. Bishnupuri sarees are among Bengal’s most historically prestigious and internationally recognised handloom textiles.
Is this saree Silk Mark certified?
Yes. This saree carries the Silk Mark certification, guaranteeing 100% pure natural katan silk with no synthetic blends.
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