Purple Maheshwari Cotton Saree with Black Pallu

No. 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.

Maheshwari 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.

Maheshwari 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.

The saree is 5.5 metres long, measured across the body, border and pallu.

The 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.

Falls 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.

Black 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.

Antique 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.

Yes. 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.

Yes. 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.

Yes. 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.

It 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.

No. 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.

Wash 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.

Zari 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.

We 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.

Yes, 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.

Yes, 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.

You 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.

Yes — 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.