Mangalgiri Marigold Yellow Cotton Silk Saree Temple Border

A minimalist marigold yellow Mangalgiri saree with fine zari checks and a slim gold temple border light breathable and easy to wear all day Handwoven on pit looms in the Mangalgiri Pedana cluster of Andhra Pradesh this saree keeps things minimal a sunny marigold yellow cotton silk body patterned with fine zari checks edged by a slender phoda kumbha temple zari border Mangalgiri weaving holds a Geographical Indication GI No 180 and a 500 year history and the tight pit loom weave gives even this lightweight blend a soft natural sheen The cotton silk yarn keeps it airy and fuss free a true daily wear handloom How to spot the real handloom The phoda kumbha temple border is woven in reversible and clean on both faces a printed or stuck on border shows only on the front and frays at the edge The fine checks come from the warp and weft crossing not a surface print tilt the cloth and the zari lines catch light from within the weave A crisp dry cotton silk hand with a faint grain is the pit loom tell powerloom yardage feels flat smooth and a little plasticky Wear it for Daywear haldi mornings and office festivities pair with the matching blouse jhumkas and simple gold bangles