Authentic Murshidabad Bengal Pure Silk Ajrakh Print Saree - Red

Very soft and light weight pure Murshidabad (Bengal) silk known for its feathery weight and soft texture which not only looks gorgeous but is very easy to drape and extremely comfortable.Looks very elegant on draping. Beautiful hand ajrakh print saree with contrasting pallu which compliments the look when draped. Authentic Murshidabad silk known for its fine, soft and Light weight quality. 100% Pure Silk (Comes with silk mark) Proudly Made in India About Murshidabad Silk The Murshidabad district of West Bengal is well-known for producing silk of excellent quality. The history of silk weaving in this region goes back to the early eighteenth century during the Mughal rule in India, when the Nawab of Bengal, Murshidkuli Khan, shifted his capital from Dhaka (in present day Bangladesh) to a town on the east of the Bhagirathi river, and named it Murshidabad after him.Murshidabad has always had a high reputation for its quality of silk and that was one of the primary exports that the English East India Company made to England.Murshidabad silk is very fine, lightweight and easy to drape. The expert weavers, who were traditionally spinners, are proficient in creating complex and intricate patterns into the cloth . Silk yarn spinning and fabric weaving under the same roof can only be seen in Murshidabad today. Weaving a silk sarees would take approximately four days. Product Details: Saree Dimension: 5.5 meters Blouse Piece: No Fabric : Pure Murshidabad (Bengal ) Silk Colour : Bright Red Weight : 250 gm PRECAUTION & CARE: Do not machine wash.Dry cleaning them is the best option. DISCLAIMER: We try to be accurate with the colours but sometimes it may vary due to different screen calibrations and photography lighting.