SAPTRANG

Seven colours, one weave, no ceremony required.

Linen doesn't pretend. The multicolour stripes on this pink linen saree arrive in honest bands of lavender, teal, mustard, sage, blush, and grey — woven into fabric that drapes with weight and texture only linen can carry. Purple tassels at the pallu close it with just enough personality. Throw a blazer over it, or don't. Either way, this saree already knows what it is.

The running blouse piece comes attached, plain and pink — ready to stitch and ready to wear.

• Fabric: Linen
• Weaving Technique: Handwoven linen with multicolour woven stripes
• Colour: Pink (multicolour stripe)
• Body: Horizontal multicolour woven stripes — pink, lavender, teal, mustard, sage, blush, and grey
• Border: Self-woven stripe border in tonal multicolour
• Pallu: Wider multicolour stripe bands with pink tassel fringe
• Total Length: 7 yards including running plain pink blouse piece attached to saree
• Occasion: Everyday Elegance, Office, Work, Casual Outings, Brunches, Travel

This is the saree that works with a blazer — sage green, white, or camel will all let the multicolour stripes lead. Silver or oxidized jewellery complements the contemporary feel better than gold here. A loose braid or a low ponytail, a watch on the wrist — this is everyday dressing that doesn't compromise on anything.

• Hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent — linen handles water well, but handle gently and do not wring.
• Dry clean preferred to retain the natural drape and texture of the fabric.
• Line dry in shade — do not tumble dry.
• Linen wrinkles naturally; this is part of the fabric's character, not a defect.
• Iron on a medium-high setting while the fabric is slightly damp for best results. Iron on the reverse side to protect the weave and colour.
• Store folded in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading.