Handcrafted Ajrakh saree in modal silk

Description

Rust and indigo floral patterned ajrakh saree in matt finish modal silk fabric and blouse material.

Vibrant, ethnic and gorgeous, this rust saree with traditional ajrakh motifs is an heirloom product. It is an ageless outfit, graceful and meticulously block printed by the artisan. An absolute must have in your wardrobe.

The The intricacy and the exotic colours of ajrakh come together in these dazzling sarees. Exclusively hand block printed by master craftsmen from the Khatri community in Ajrakhpur – one of the last remaining communities carrying the Ajrakh tradition forward to the next generation.

Length of saree – 5.5m

‘Ajrakh’ is a block-printed textile that is resist-dyed using natural dyes. including indigo and madder.It takes skill and patience to make Ajrakh. There are between 14-16 different stages of dyeing and printing, which take 14-21 days to complete. The resulting cloth is soft against the skin and jewel-like in appearance, pleasing to touch and appealing to the eye.