Odisha Handloom Cotton Saree Indigo Lily Border Buti

A sheer handloom cotton saree from Odisha its cream slub ground carrying a striking deep indigo blue border of lilies and climbing vines with small blue grey butis spaced across the field and hand knotted tassels closing the pallu A few honest checks will show you the handloom Hold the body up to a window light passes unevenly through the sheer ground because handspun character yarn varies along its length mill cloth glows flat and even Trace the lily border petals lean and spacing breathes slightly from one repeat to the next because the threadwork follows a weaver s hand rather than a die Turn the cloth the indigo threads travel visibly between motifs on the reverse where a surface print leaves the back bare Finally feel the tassels twisted from the saree s own warp ends each one fractionally different Deep blue on cream is the most versatile colourway in this weave dark enough for evenings light enough for noon Drape it with a white indigo or mustard blouse it moves easily between work days dinners and festive afternoons