{"title":"Garba \u0026amp; Dandiya Sarees","description":"\u003cp\u003eSarees you can actually dance in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarba runs for hours. Most festive sarees are not built for that — a heavy tissue silk looks beautiful for the first photograph and becomes a problem by the third hour. Everything in this collection is chosen for weight and movement first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in here, and what is not\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorgette, Maheshwari silk cotton and soft silk. These are the three lightest fabrics we carry, and they hold a pleat while still letting you move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have deliberately left tissue silk out.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is our most expensive fabric and it photographs better than anything else we sell — but it is the heaviest thing in the range and it is the wrong choice for dandiya. We would rather you bought a ₹1,950 Maheshwari and enjoyed the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you drape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePin the pallu securely at the shoulder before you start. Wedges rather than heels — you will be on your feet. Keep jewellery minimal so nothing catches during the dance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNavratri 2026 runs 11 to 20 October. Order by the end of September to be safe on timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOD available across India. Free shipping on prepaid orders. WhatsApp 9327525455 if you want help choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"maheshwari-cotton-saree-deep-purple","title":"Maheshwari Cotton Saree – Deep Purple","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaheshwari cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this saree brings together the easy, wearable character of cotton with a polished traditional look. The lightweight feel makes it comfortable to carry through long occasions, while the rich purple body and contrasting magenta detailing give the drape a festive finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWear it for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efestive gatherings, pujas, family celebrations, intimate wedding functions, or an elegant day event\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when you want something traditional without feeling overdressed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabric:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maheshwari Cotton — a lightweight, comfortable cotton saree with an elegant traditional drape.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5 metres including unstitched blouse piece\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStyle Tip\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair it with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emagenta or deep purple blouse, delicate gold jewellery, and a low bun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a graceful festive look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AbirabyBeena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71151649882365,"sku":"BS-MC-MP-YTP","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/5774\/7709\/files\/1.DeepPurple-MagentaFront.jpg?v=1786904424"},{"product_id":"maheshwari-cotton-saree-olive-green","title":"Maheshwari Cotton Saree – Olive Green","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaheshwari Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this saree brings a comfortable cotton character to a polished traditional silhouette. The olive green body is balanced with a contrasting black pallu and subtle woven detailing, giving the saree a distinctive look without feeling overly heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWear it for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efestive gatherings, pujas, family celebrations, intimate wedding functions, or an elegant day event\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when you want something traditional without feeling overdressed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabric:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maheshwari Cotton — a lightweight, comfortable cotton saree with an elegant traditional drape.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5 metres including unstitched blouse piece\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStyle Tip\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair it with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack blouse, understated gold jewellery, and a sleek bun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to bring out the contrast of the olive green and black palette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AbirabyBeena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71151833383165,"sku":"BS-MC-OG-YTP","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/5774\/7709\/files\/2.OliveGreenFront.jpg?v=1786909805"},{"product_id":"maheshwari-cotton-saree-plum-purple","title":"Maheshwari Cotton Saree – Plum Purple","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaheshwari Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this saree combines an easy cotton feel with a refined traditional look. The rich plum-purple body is highlighted by a contrasting orange pallu and delicate woven motifs, creating a striking colour story while keeping the overall drape graceful and wearable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWear it for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efestive gatherings, pujas, family celebrations, intimate wedding functions, or an elegant day event\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when you want something traditional without feeling overdressed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabric:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maheshwari Cotton — a lightweight, comfortable cotton saree with an elegant traditional drape.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5 metres including unstitched blouse piece\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStyle Tip\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair it with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erust-orange blouse, gold jewellery, and traditional bangles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to bring out the warmth of the contrasting pallu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AbirabyBeena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71151844688125,"sku":"BS-MC-PP-YTP","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/5774\/7709\/files\/3.MagentaOrangeFront.jpg?v=1786910407"},{"product_id":"maheshwari-cotton-saree-wine-magenta","title":"Maheshwari Cotton Saree – Wine Magenta","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaheshwari Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this saree pairs a deep wine-magenta body with traditional gold-toned woven detailing. The striped border and broad pallu bring structure to the rich colour, while the small motifs across the body add a subtle traditional finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWear it for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efestive gatherings, pujas, family celebrations, wedding functions, and traditional evening occasions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when you want a classic saree with a rich, statement colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabric:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maheshwari Cotton — a lightweight, comfortable cotton saree with an elegant traditional drape.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5 metres including unstitched blouse piece\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStyle Tip\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair it with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewine or antique-gold blouse, traditional gold jewellery, and classic bangles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to complement the saree's woven border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AbirabyBeena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71151856353533,"sku":"BS-MC-WM-YTP","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/5774\/7709\/files\/4.MagentaWineFront.jpg?v=1786910668"},{"product_id":"purple-maheshwari-cotton-saree-with-black-pallu-gold-zari-buttas","title":"Purple Maheshwari Cotton Saree with Black Pallu","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a deep purple Maheshwari saree with a contrasting black pallu and small gold zari buttas woven across the body. It is a cotton-silk blend, which is how Maheshwari sarees are traditionally made — light enough to wear through a full working day, with enough sheen to carry a puja or a mehendi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you are buying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maheshwari silk cotton — a cotton-silk blend, not pure cotton and not pure silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep purple body with a solid black pallu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork:\u003c\/strong\u003e gold zari buttas across body and pallu, with a gold zari border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e tasselled pallu end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Maheshwari silk cotton?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaheshwari is a weave from Maheshwar in Madhya Pradesh, on the banks of the Narmada. The weave is associated with Rani Ahilyabai Holkar, who set up the first weaving workshops there in the eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaheshwari fabric is a blend of cotton and silk. This is not a shortcut or a substitute for a pure fabric — it is what the weave has always been. The cotton is what makes it breathable and light on the shoulder; the silk is what gives the surface its quiet sheen and helps the drape fall cleanly instead of going limp. A Maheshwari saree in pure cotton would not behave like a Maheshwari saree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe say this plainly because a lot of sarees at this price are sold as \"pure cotton\" when they are not. Ours is a blend, we tell you it is a blend, and the blend is the reason it drapes the way it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich occasions this saree suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffice and work wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e the weight is comfortable for a full day at a desk, and the zari work is small enough not to read as overdressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePuja and temple visits:\u003c\/strong\u003e breathable for long periods of sitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMehendi and daytime functions:\u003c\/strong\u003e practical for outdoor and seated events, especially in warm weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily gatherings and daytime celebrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e the black pallu and gold zari lift it above an everyday saree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNavratri daytime wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e purple appears in the Navratri palette — check the published colour list for the current year if you are following the day-by-day sequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a daytime and semi-formal saree rather than a heavy evening one. For a wedding reception or a Diwali evening, our tissue silk and soft silk sarees carry more shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to style a purple Maheshwari saree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlouse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack, as photographed, is the simplest choice and picks up the pallu. For contrast, a deep teal, bottle green or olive blouse works well against purple. A mustard or antique gold blouse pulls out the zari. Avoid an exact purple match — it flattens the saree in photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJewellery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe border is gold zari, so antique gold, temple gold or plain gold jhumkas sit naturally with it. Oxidised silver also works and gives the saree a more everyday, less formal reading. Keep to one clear piece — the contrast pallu is already doing the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFootwear and finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuttis, kolhapuris or block heels. A simple bun or a braid. For office, minimal studs and flats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep purple with gold reads richly across warm, wheatish and deep skin tones, and the black pallu gives it definition on fair complexions too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize, length and drape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saree is 6.3 metres long. It is free size — the drape adjusts for heights of roughly 5'0\" to 5'10\". If you are on the shorter side, tuck the plain end slightly inward before you begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaheshwari holds a pleat well without being stiff, which makes it one of the easier fabrics to drape in the Nivi style — around 5 to 7 pleats at the front, pallu over the left shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to care for this saree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis saree has silk in it, so it is not a wash-and-forget cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in cold water with a mild liquid detergent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not machine wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not wring or twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay flat to dry in shade, never in direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore folded in muslin or cotton cloth, not in a plastic bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefold along different lines every few months so permanent crease marks do not set in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the fabric\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIs this Maheshwari saree pure cotton?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a Maheshwari silk cotton saree — a blend of cotton and silk. That is the traditional Maheshwari construction, not a compromise. The cotton keeps it breathable and the silk gives it sheen and drape. We do not describe it as pure cotton because it is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat is Maheshwari silk cotton, and why is it blended?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaheshwari is a weave from Maheshwar in Madhya Pradesh, associated with Rani Ahilyabai Holkar in the eighteenth century. The fabric has always been a cotton-silk blend. The cotton makes it breathable and light on the shoulder; the silk gives it a soft sheen and helps the drape fall cleanly rather than going limp. The blend is the weave, not a substitute for one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow is this different from your soft silk sarees?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaheshwari silk cotton is lighter and more breathable than our soft silk, and it reads as a daytime saree. Soft silk is a semi-silk blend with more weight and more shine, which suits evening functions and weddings better. If you want something you can wear to office and to a puja, choose this. If you want something for a reception, choose soft silk or tissue silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize and drape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat is the length of this saree?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saree is 6.3 metres long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWill this saree suit my height?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saree is free size. The drape adjusts comfortably for heights of roughly 5'0\" to 5'10\" without any alteration. If you are on the shorter side, tuck the plain end slightly inward before you begin the drape. Maheshwari holds pleats well, which makes it one of the easier fabrics to drape in the Nivi style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAre the fall and pico done on this saree?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFalls and pico are complimentary on international orders only. Domestic orders are sent without fall and pico, which most customers prefer to get done locally to their own measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich blouse colour goes with a purple saree?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack is the safest choice and matches the pallu on this saree. Deep teal, bottle green, olive, mustard and antique gold all work as contrast. Avoid matching the exact purple shade — it looks flat in photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat jewellery suits a Maheshwari saree?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique gold or temple gold sits naturally with the gold zari border. Oxidised silver, beads or minimal gold give a more everyday look. One clear piece is enough with a contrast-pallu saree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOccasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIs this saree suitable for office or daily wear?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Maheshwari silk cotton is one of the most practical fabrics for work wear — light, breathable and comfortable through a full day. The zari buttas on this saree are small, so it reads as put-together rather than festive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan I wear this saree to a mehendi or a puja?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Maheshwari is well-suited to daytime functions — mehendi ceremonies, pujas, temple visits and family gatherings — because it stays comfortable for several hours in warm weather. For an evening reception, a tissue silk or soft silk saree carries more shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIs this saree comfortable in summer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The cotton content makes Maheshwari breathable, and it is lighter than our soft silk and tissue silk sarees. It is one of the better choices for hot-weather functions and daytime outdoor events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIs this a good saree to gift?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits someone who wears sarees regularly — to work, to temple, to daytime functions — rather than someone who wants an occasion piece. The purple and black with gold zari is a safe choice across ages. For a more formal gift, our tissue silk sarees carry more weight and shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan I machine wash this saree?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Because of the silk content, this saree should be hand washed in cold water with a mild liquid detergent, then laid flat to dry in shade. Machine washing and wringing will damage the weave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWill the colour bleed in the first wash?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash it separately the first few times as a precaution, in cold water, without soaking. Do not use hot water, bleach or harsh detergent, and dry it flat in shade rather than in direct sunlight. Sunlight is what fades colour on a saree like this, more than washing does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWill the gold zari tarnish?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZari darkens over years with normal use. What speeds it up is perfume sprayed on the fabric, damp storage and plastic bags. Apply perfume to your skin first, let it dry, then drape. Store the saree folded in muslin or cotton cloth. Handled that way, the zari holds its colour for years — but no zari stays untouched forever, and we will not tell you otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering, delivery and returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWill the colour match the photographs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe photograph every saree in natural daylight with no filters or colour editing. Screen colours can still vary a little with your device and brightness. The body of this saree is a deep purple and the pallu is solid black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIs Cash on Delivery available, and how long does delivery take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, COD is available across India with no minimum order value, and we call to confirm before dispatch. We dispatch within 2–3 working days of confirmation, and delivery takes 5–6 working days after that depending on your pincode. Prepaid orders ship free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDo you ship internationally?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, we ship worldwide by DHL at a flat rate of ₹2,500 per order, dispatched in about a week. International orders are card or Google Pay only — no COD. Please note that all international sales are final: we do not accept international returns or arrange reverse shipping. Falls and pico are included on international orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat is the return policy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must inform us within 48 hours of delivery, by email, with your order ID and clear photos. Once approved, ship the saree back within 5 days in unused condition with the original packaging — return shipping is paid by you, except where the item arrived damaged or incorrect. After a quality check, we issue a coupon code for the full amount, valid for one year. We do not issue bank refunds except on prepaid orders cancelled before shipping. Returns are accepted within the 48-hour window during sale periods too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 12px 0;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan I exchange this for a different colour or design?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — one exchange per order, requested within 48 hours of delivery and subject to stock. The saree must be unused, unwashed and in its original packaging, and you bear the return shipping. If the replacement costs more you pay the difference; if it costs less, the difference comes back as a coupon code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AbirabyBeena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71165095313661,"sku":"BS-MC-PB-YTP","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/5774\/7709\/files\/purple-maheshwari-cotton-saree-front.jpg?v=1787222735"},{"product_id":"mustard-maheshwari-cotton-saree-with-black-pallu","title":"Mustard Maheshwari Cotton Saree with Black Pallu","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a mustard Maheshwari saree with a contrasting black pallu and small gold zari buttas woven across the body. It is a cotton-silk blend, which is how Maheshwari sarees are traditionally made — light enough for a long day outdoors, with enough sheen to carry a mehendi or a haldi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you are buying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maheshwari silk cotton — a cotton-silk blend, not pure cotton and not pure silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e warm mustard body with a solid black pallu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork:\u003c\/strong\u003e gold zari buttas across body and pallu, with a gold zari border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.3 metres \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e tasselled pallu end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich occasions this saree suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMehendi:\u003c\/strong\u003e yellow and mustard are the traditional mehendi colours, and a breathable cotton-silk is far more comfortable than silk through four or five hours of a seated outdoor function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHaldi:\u003c\/strong\u003e the colour is right for the ceremony, and this is a saree you can relax in rather than worry about — haldi functions get physical, and this is not a fabric you will be guarding all afternoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePuja and temple visits:\u003c\/strong\u003e mustard is a traditional, appropriate colour, and the fabric stays comfortable through long periods of sitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffice and work wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e the zari buttas are small, so it reads as put-together rather than festive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNavratri daytime wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e yellow is one of the Navratri colours — check the published colour list for the current year if you are following the day-by-day sequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a daytime saree. For a wedding reception or a Diwali evening, our tissue silk and soft silk sarees carry more shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to style a mustard Maheshwari saree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlouse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack, as photographed, is the cleanest choice and picks up the pallu. For contrast, bottle green, deep teal and wine all sit well against mustard. Avoid red and orange — two warm tones this close together read muddy in photographs, and an exact mustard match looks flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJewellery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe border is gold zari, so antique gold, temple gold or plain gold jhumkas sit naturally with it. Oxidised silver works too and gives the saree a more everyday reading. Keep to one clear piece — the contrast pallu is already doing the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFootwear and finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuttis, kolhapuris or block heels. A simple bun or a braid. For office, minimal studs and flats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMustard is a warm tone, and warm tones amplify natural warmth beautifully — it reads especially rich on wheatish and deep skin tones, and the black pallu gives it definition on fair complexions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize, length and drape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saree is 6.3 metres long. It is free size — the drape adjusts for heights of roughly 5'0\" to 5'10\". If you are on the shorter side, tuck the plain end slightly inward before you begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaheshwari holds a pleat well without being stiff, which makes it one of the easier fabrics to drape in the Nivi style — around 5 to 7 pleats at the front, pallu over the left shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to care for this saree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis saree has silk in it, so it is not a wash-and-forget cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in cold water with a mild liquid detergent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not machine wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not wring or twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay flat to dry in shade, never in direct sunlight — sunlight fades colour on a saree like this more than washing does\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash separately the first few times as a precaution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore folded in muslin or cotton cloth, not in a plastic bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AbirabyBeena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71169390674173,"sku":"BS-MC-TB-YTP","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/5774\/7709\/files\/6_Mustard-Black_jpg.png?v=1787599254"},{"product_id":"red-maheshwari-cotton-saree-with-gold-zari-buttas","title":"Red Maheshwari Cotton Saree","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a deep red Maheshwari saree with small gold zari buttas woven across the body and a gold zari border running through to the pallu. Tonal rather than contrast — the red carries all the way through, and the gold is the only other colour on it. It is a cotton-silk blend, light enough to wear through a long day and warm enough in tone to read as festive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you are buying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maheshwari silk cotton — a cotton-silk blend, not pure cotton and not pure silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep red throughout, body and pallu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork:\u003c\/strong\u003e gold zari buttas across body and pallu, with a woven gold zari border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e tasselled pallu end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich occasions this saree suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePuja and temple visits:\u003c\/strong\u003e red is among the most traditional colours for religious occasions, and the fabric stays comfortable through long periods of sitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKarva Chauth:\u003c\/strong\u003e the colour is right and the weight is manageable for a full day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNavratri:\u003c\/strong\u003e red is one of the nine Navratri colours — check the published colour list for the current year if you are following the day-by-day sequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGriha pravesh and family functions:\u003c\/strong\u003e festive without being heavy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestive daytime gatherings:\u003c\/strong\u003e the zari buttas are small, so it reads as considered rather than loud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to style a red Maheshwari saree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlouse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold or antique gold picks up the zari and is the most natural pairing. Black gives it a sharper, more modern line. Bottle green is the strongest true contrast. If you prefer tonal, go one shade deeper into maroon rather than matching the red exactly — an exact match looks flat in photographs. Avoid orange and rani pink: two warm tones this close together read muddy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJewellery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique gold, temple gold or kundan sit naturally with the zari and with red. Pearl works if you want to soften it. Keep to one clear piece — a tonal saree with a woven border does not need competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFootwear and finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuttis, kolhapuris or block heels. A simple bun or a braid, and a bindi if the occasion calls for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm red like this is one of the most universally wearable colours in the range. It reads especially rich on wheatish and deep skin tones, and the gold zari keeps it from going heavy on fair complexions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize, length and drape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saree is 6.3 metres long. It is free size — the drape adjusts for heights of roughly 5'0\" to 5'10\". If you are on the shorter side, tuck the plain end slightly inward before you begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaheshwari holds a pleat well without being stiff, which makes it one of the easier fabrics to drape in the Nivi style — around 5 to 7 pleats at the front, pallu over the left shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to care for this saree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis saree has silk in it, so it is not a wash-and-forget cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in cold water with a mild liquid detergent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not machine wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not wring or twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay flat to dry in shade, never in direct sunlight — sunlight fades colour on a saree like this more than washing does\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash separately the first few times as a precaution, particularly with a deep red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron on low heat with a thin cotton cloth in between — never place the iron directly on the zari\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore folded in muslin or cotton cloth, not in a plastic bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AbirabyBeena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71169392247037,"sku":"BS-MC-RD-YTP","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/5774\/7709\/files\/5_Red-Red_jpg.png?v=1787598800"},{"product_id":"olive-green-maheshwari-cotton-saree-with-royal-blue-pallu","title":"Olive Green Maheshwari Cotton Saree with Royal Blue Pallu","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an olive green Maheshwari saree with a royal blue pallu and small gold zari buttas woven across both. A fine gold zari border runs the length of the saree, widening into a woven band where the olive meets the blue. It is a cotton-silk blend — light enough to wear through a full working day, with enough sheen to carry a puja or a daytime function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you are buying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maheshwari silk cotton — a cotton-silk blend, not pure cotton and not pure silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e olive green body with a royal blue pallu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork:\u003c\/strong\u003e gold zari buttas across body and pallu, gold zari border with a woven band at the colour change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e tasselled pallu end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Maheshwari silk cotton?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaheshwari is a weave from Maheshwar in Madhya Pradesh, on the banks of the Narmada. The weave is associated with Rani Ahilyabai Holkar, who set up the first weaving workshops there in the eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaheshwari fabric is a blend of cotton and silk. This is not a shortcut or a substitute for a pure fabric — it is what the weave has always been. The cotton is what makes it breathable and light on the shoulder; the silk is what gives the surface its quiet sheen and helps the drape fall cleanly instead of going limp. A Maheshwari saree in pure cotton would not behave like a Maheshwari saree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich occasions this saree suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffice and work wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e olive is one of the easiest colours to wear to work — muted enough to be professional, and the zari buttas are small enough not to read as overdressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMehendi and daytime functions:\u003c\/strong\u003e green is a traditional mehendi colour, and a breathable cotton-silk is far more comfortable than silk through a long seated function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePuja and temple visits:\u003c\/strong\u003e comfortable through long periods of sitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily gatherings and daytime celebrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e the royal blue pallu lifts it above an everyday saree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNavratri daytime wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e green and royal blue are both in the Navratri palette — check the published colour list for the current year if you are following the day-by-day sequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a daytime saree. For a wedding reception or a Diwali evening, our tissue silk and soft silk sarees carry more shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to style an olive and blue Maheshwari saree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlouse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal blue, as photographed, is the obvious choice and picks up the pallu — it is also the safest, because the two colours are already proven together on the saree itself. Mustard and antique gold both work as warm contrast against olive. Rust and deep maroon are the bolder options. Black sharpens it for evening. Avoid an exact olive match, which looks flat in photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJewellery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxidised silver is the natural partner for olive — it suits the muted, earthy register better than bright gold does. Antique gold works if you want to pick up the zari instead. Beads and terracotta also sit well here. 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If you are on the shorter side, tuck the plain end slightly inward before you begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaheshwari holds a pleat well without being stiff, which makes it one of the easier fabrics to drape in the Nivi style — around 5 to 7 pleats at the front, pallu over the left shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to care for this saree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis saree has silk in it, so it is not a wash-and-forget cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in cold water with a mild liquid detergent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not machine wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not wring or twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay flat to dry in shade, never in direct sunlight — sunlight fades colour on a saree like this more than washing does\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash separately the first few times as a precaution — on a two-colour saree the paler half shows any transfer first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore folded in muslin or cotton cloth, not in a plastic bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AbirabyBeena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71181188595965,"sku":"BS-MC-OB-YTP","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/5774\/7709\/files\/olive-blue-maheshwari-cotton-saree-back-pallu.jpg?v=1787600880"},{"product_id":"navy-blue-maheshwari-cotton-saree-with-sky-blue-pallu","title":"Navy Blue Maheshwari Cotton Saree with Sky Blue Pallu","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a navy blue Maheshwari saree with a bright sky blue pallu and small gold zari buttas woven across both. A fine gold zari border runs the length of the saree and widens into a woven band where the navy meets the sky blue. It is a cotton-silk blend — light enough to wear through a full working day, with enough sheen to carry a puja or a daytime function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you are buying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maheshwari silk cotton — a cotton-silk blend, not pure cotton and not pure silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e navy blue body with a sky blue pallu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork:\u003c\/strong\u003e gold zari buttas across body and pallu, gold zari border with a woven band at the colour change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e tasselled pallu end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Maheshwari silk cotton?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaheshwari is a weave from Maheshwar in Madhya Pradesh, on the banks of the Narmada. The weave is associated with Rani Ahilyabai Holkar, who set up the first weaving workshops there in the eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaheshwari fabric is a blend of cotton and silk. This is not a shortcut or a substitute for a pure fabric — it is what the weave has always been. The cotton is what makes it breathable and light on the shoulder; the silk is what gives the surface its quiet sheen and helps the drape fall cleanly instead of going limp. A Maheshwari saree in pure cotton would not behave like a Maheshwari saree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA tonal pairing rather than a contrast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of our contrast-pallu Maheshwari sarees put two different colours against each other — purple with black, olive with royal blue. This one stays inside a single colour family: a deep navy body running into a bright sky blue pallu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it the quietest saree in the range and the easiest to wear. There is no colour clash to think about, the pallu lifts rather than interrupts, and it works in settings where a high-contrast saree would be too much — an office, a morning puja, a formal daytime function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich occasions this saree suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffice and work wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e navy is the most professional colour in the range, and a tonal pallu keeps it understated. The zari buttas are small enough not to read as overdressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePuja and temple visits:\u003c\/strong\u003e comfortable through long periods of sitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaytime functions and family gatherings:\u003c\/strong\u003e the sky blue pallu gives it enough lift to be occasion wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMehendi and outdoor daytime events:\u003c\/strong\u003e breathable enough for several hours in warm weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNavratri daytime wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e royal blue is one of the nine Navratri colours — check the published colour list for the current year if you are following the day-by-day sequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a daytime saree. For a wedding reception or a Diwali evening, our tissue silk and soft silk sarees carry more shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to style a navy and sky blue Maheshwari saree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlouse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky blue, as photographed, picks up the pallu and is the safest choice — the two colours are already proven together on the saree itself. Navy makes it more formal and more office-appropriate. Mustard, antique gold and rust all work as warm contrast against blue. Ivory keeps it light for daytime. Avoid an exact navy match on both body and blouse, which flattens the saree in photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJewellery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver and oxidised silver harmonise naturally with a cool blue — this is one of the sarees in our range where silver is the better choice, not the compromise. Antique gold works if you want to pick up the zari instead. Pearl suits the sky blue. One clear piece is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFootwear and finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuttis, kolhapuris or block heels. A simple bun or a braid. For office, minimal studs and flats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNavy is a cool tone and it holds definition across the full range of complexions — deep enough for contrast on fair skin, saturated enough to hold its own on deeper skin tones. The sky blue pallu is what brings the brightness up near the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize, length and drape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saree is 6.3 metres long. It is free size — the drape adjusts for heights of roughly 5'0\" to 5'10\". If you are on the shorter side, tuck the plain end slightly inward before you begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaheshwari holds a pleat well without being stiff, which makes it one of the easier fabrics to drape in the Nivi style — around 5 to 7 pleats at the front, pallu over the left shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to care for this saree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis saree has silk in it, so it is not a wash-and-forget cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in cold water with a mild liquid detergent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not machine wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not wring or twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay flat to dry in shade, never in direct sunlight — sunlight fades colour on a saree like this more than washing does\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash separately the first few times as a precaution — on a two-colour saree the paler half shows any transfer first, and here that is the sky blue pallu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore folded in muslin or cotton cloth, not in a plastic bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AbirabyBeena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71182550401277,"sku":"BS-MC-NB-YTP","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/5774\/7709\/files\/navy-sky-maheshwari-cotton-saree-front.jpg?v=1787601353"},{"product_id":"parrot-green-maheshwari-cotton-saree-with-black-pallu","title":"Parrot Green Maheshwari Cotton Saree with Black Pallu","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a parrot green Maheshwari saree with a contrasting black pallu and small gold zari buttas woven across both. A fine gold zari border runs the length of the saree and widens into a woven band where the green meets the black. It is a cotton-silk blend — light enough for a long day outdoors, and bright enough to hold its own at a festive daytime function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you are buying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maheshwari silk cotton — a cotton-silk blend, not pure cotton and not pure silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e parrot green body with a solid black pallu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork:\u003c\/strong\u003e gold zari buttas across body and pallu, gold zari border with a woven band at the colour change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e tasselled pallu end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Maheshwari silk cotton?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaheshwari is a weave from Maheshwar in Madhya Pradesh, on the banks of the Narmada. 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A Maheshwari saree in pure cotton would not behave like a Maheshwari saree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich occasions this saree suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNavratri:\u003c\/strong\u003e green is one of the nine Navratri colours, and a breathable cotton-silk moves far better through a long evening of garba than a heavy silk does — check the published colour list for the current year if you are following the day-by-day sequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMehendi:\u003c\/strong\u003e green is a traditional mehendi colour, and this is a saree you can sit in comfortably for four or five hours of an outdoor function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePuja and temple visits:\u003c\/strong\u003e comfortable through long periods of sitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestive daytime gatherings:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright enough to read as celebration wear rather than everyday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer functions:\u003c\/strong\u003e the cotton content makes it one of the better choices for hot-weather daytime events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a bright, festive daytime saree rather than a muted one. For office wear, our navy and olive Maheshwari sarees are the more understated choice. For a wedding reception or a Diwali evening, our tissue silk and soft silk sarees carry more shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to style a parrot green Maheshwari saree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlouse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack, as photographed, is the cleanest choice and picks up the pallu. Magenta and rani pink are the classic pairings with a bright green and the boldest option here. Mustard and antique gold both pull out the zari. Deep maroon works if you want it richer. Avoid another shade of green — two greens together go muddy — and avoid an exact match, which looks flat in photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJewellery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique gold or temple gold sits naturally with the gold zari border. Oxidised silver gives it a more everyday, less festive reading. Green stone or kundan works if you want to stay in the same family. One clear piece is enough with a contrast-pallu saree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFootwear and finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuttis, kolhapuris or block heels. A simple bun or a braid. For garba, wedges rather than heels — you will be on your feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParrot green is a high-saturation colour and that is its strength. Bright, saturated shades read especially well on deeper skin tones, and the black pallu gives the saree the definition it needs on fair complexions. It is a colour that photographs vividly in daylight, which is worth knowing if the function will be photographed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize, length and drape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saree is 6.3 metres long. It is free size — the drape adjusts for heights of roughly 5'0\" to 5'10\". If you are on the shorter side, tuck the plain end slightly inward before you begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaheshwari holds a pleat well without being stiff, which makes it one of the easier fabrics to drape in the Nivi style — around 5 to 7 pleats at the front, pallu over the left shoulder. If you are wearing it for garba, pin the pallu securely at the shoulder before you start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to care for this saree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis saree has silk in it, so it is not a wash-and-forget cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in cold water with a mild liquid detergent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not machine wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not wring or twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay flat to dry in shade, never in direct sunlight — sunlight fades colour on a saree like this more than washing does, and a bright green shows fading sooner than a deep colour would\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash separately the first few times as a precaution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore folded in muslin or cotton cloth, not in a plastic bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AbirabyBeena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71182584578301,"sku":"BS-MC-PG-YTP","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/5774\/7709\/files\/parrot-green-maheshwari-cotton-saree-front.jpg?v=1787601643"},{"product_id":"black-maheshwari-cotton-saree-with-red-pallu","title":"Black Maheshwari Cotton Saree with Red Pallu","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a black Maheshwari saree with a deep red pallu and small gold zari buttas woven across both. A fine gold zari border runs the length of the saree and widens into a woven band where the black meets the red. It is a cotton-silk blend — light enough to wear through a full working day, with enough contrast to carry an evening function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you are buying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maheshwari silk cotton — a cotton-silk blend, not pure cotton and not pure silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e black body with a deep red pallu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork:\u003c\/strong\u003e gold zari buttas across body and pallu, gold zari border with a woven band at the colour change\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e tasselled pallu end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Maheshwari silk cotton?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaheshwari is a weave from Maheshwar in Madhya Pradesh, on the banks of the Narmada. The weave is associated with Rani Ahilyabai Holkar, who set up the first weaving workshops there in the eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaheshwari fabric is a blend of cotton and silk. This is not a shortcut or a substitute for a pure fabric — it is what the weave has always been. The cotton is what makes it breathable and light on the shoulder; the silk is what gives the surface its quiet sheen and helps the drape fall cleanly instead of going limp. A Maheshwari saree in pure cotton would not behave like a Maheshwari saree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy black and red\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack is the most versatile colour we carry. It goes with any blouse, any jewellery and any footwear you already own, and it is the one saree in the range that does not need a decision made about it before you get dressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the red pallu does is stop it reading as plain. Black on its own can look severe; a deep red running through the pallu and border turns it into something festive without losing the ease of a neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich occasions this saree suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffice and work wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e black is the most professional colour in the range, and the zari buttas are small enough not to read as overdressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening functions and party wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e the red pallu and gold zari give it enough presence for an evening event, and black photographs well under artificial light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily gatherings and daytime celebrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e festive without being loud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e the easiest saree in the range to reach for when you have not planned an outfit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to style a black and red Maheshwari saree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlouse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep red, as photographed, picks up the pallu and is the safest choice — the two colours are already proven together on the saree itself. Gold and antique gold pull out the zari. Ivory or cream lightens it for daytime. Bottle green, mustard and rani pink are all strong contrasts against black. This is the one saree in the range where almost any blouse colour works — the only thing to avoid is plain black on black, which flattens it in photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJewellery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold and antique gold stand out most clearly against black. Oxidised silver gives it a more everyday reading. Pearl works if your blouse is ivory. One clear piece is enough with a contrast-pallu saree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFootwear and finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuttis, kolhapuris or block heels. A simple bun or a braid. For office, minimal studs and flats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack with a red pallu and gold zari carries its own contrast, which is what makes it wearable across the full range of complexions — the red and gold sit near the face and do the lifting that a plain black saree would not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize, length and drape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saree is 6.3 metres long, measuring the body, border and pallu together. It is free size — the drape adjusts for heights of roughly 5'0\" to 5'10\". If you are on the shorter side, tuck the plain end slightly inward before you begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaheshwari holds a pleat well without being stiff, which makes it one of the easier fabrics to drape in the Nivi style — around 5 to 7 pleats at the front, pallu over the left shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to care for this saree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis saree has silk in it, so it is not a wash-and-forget cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in cold water with a mild liquid detergent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not machine wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not wring or twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay flat to dry in shade, never in direct sunlight — sunlight fades colour on a saree like this more than washing does, and black shows fading as a dulling rather than a lightening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash separately the first few times as a precaution — a black and a deep red together are the two colours most likely to run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore folded in muslin or cotton cloth, not in a plastic bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AbirabyBeena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71182590804221,"sku":"BS-MC-BR-YTP","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/5774\/7709\/files\/black-red-maheshwari-cotton-saree-front.jpg?v=1787602453"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.abirabybeena.com\/collections\/garba-amp-dandiya-sarees.oembed","provider":"AbirabyBeena","version":"1.0","type":"link"}