Fabric: Pure Cotton
Colours: White & Red
Label: Woven
Saree Length: 6.3 mtr
Blouse Piece: Included (80cm)
(The Blouse used in the photographs is an in-house product and made only for photography or styling purposes.)
Wash Care:
* Gentle Hand Wash in salted water because this saree is as soft as your skin.
* Wash separetly in cold salted water.
* Don't soak in water for more than 5 minutes.
* Don't dry under direct sun light.
Size & Fit:
The model is of height 163 cm (5'34'') and is wearing a beautiful Begampuri saree of 5.5 mtr.
Disclaimer:
The actual colour of the saree may be slightly different due to different screen resolutions and the light in which the photo has been taken.
Imperfection is the apt word that describes absolute beauty. As the saree is purely handwoven, there might be slight unevenness or irregularities in the stich, weave, selvedge or pattern which makes each and every product unique, "Made Only One for YOU!"
Begampuri Handloom, originating from the Hooghly district in West Bengal, is a fading heritage and arguably one of the finest hand-woven, translucent, and light weighed sarees. For years these sarees were commonly called “mahapar” saree meaning simple, unadorned borders with caricatured colourful patterns and designs.
These Begampuri sarees have a similar striking contrast to the well-known primary colours, uplifting the diversity. Its detailed and designed patterns of figures or patterns with a solid display of the distinct colour palette are the results of meticulous hand-dyed work taking up to 4 to 5 days. These sarees are light-weight and organic- having used the dyed yard of pure cotton on the weft. Following the cluster intervention, weavers received instruction in dobby and jacquard weaving as well as designing, dyeing, and preparatory operations, including drum warping, sizing, etc., intending to manufacture a variety of goods. Using the new methods and adjustments they were taught, weavers increased their expertise and began creating new variations of high-quality cotton sarees. Sage, rice, arrowroot, wheat, and parched rice (also known as "Khai") are the starches most frequently used for sizing.
Usually, Begampuri sarees are divided into three sections: the base body, the patterned border, and the noticeable difference at the rear end of the pallu with the ornamental end piece, almost like a continuation of the thread work throughout. Its authentic identity is in its distinct uneven selvedge.