Plate 04 · Matka · Issue 07, p. 24
Peacock Matka Silk Saree
Matka silk with a 3 in antique zari border.
₹16,800 Includes GST
Peacock Matka silk saree with a three inch antique zari border and zari stripes on the pallu, ₹16,800. Genda from the Mullick Ghat flower market, not included.
The fabric
- 100% matka silk body, tested zari border (silver-plated copper)
- Border 3 in, pallu 32 in with zari stripes
- Saree 5.5 m, blouse piece 0.8 m, width 44 in
- Weight 560 g
Weave and origin
- Woven in Murshidabad, West Bengal
- Loom time: 12 days
- Colour as photographed: Peacock with antique zari. Handloom and natural dyes vary a little from length to length
- Each saree carries the Handloom Mark and a card signed by the weaver
Care
- Dry clean only
- Wrap the zari in mulmul before storing
Delivery and returns
- Ships in 3 days from Kolkata, packed flat in a cotton bag
- Free shipping in India above ₹10,000. Below that, ₹150
- Cash on delivery up to ₹20,000
- Returns within 7 days of delivery, unworn with the tag on. We collect from your door
- International orders by email: studio@reshamhouse.in
As seen in Issue 07, page 24
Rough on purpose
Matka silk, and the slub you are meant to feel.
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