Black Handloom Cotton Saree with Temple Border

A handloom cotton saree in black, scattered with small woven buttas and edged with a temple border. A band of gold tissue runs along the border and opens into a gold tissue pallu, finished with black tassels. A running blouse in black comes attached.

The Details

• Fabric — cotton, handloom
• Length — 6.2 metres, including the running blouse
• Width — 1.2 metres
• Body — black, with small woven beige buttas
• Border — woven temple motifs with a gold tissue edge
• Pallu — gold tissue, framed by black stripes, with black tassels at the end
• Blouse — black running blouse attached, to be cut and stitched by your tailor

The Weave

This is a handloom cotton saree. Woven by hand, on a loom, by an artisan — not on a power loom.

Along the border, stepped temple peaks alternate with small flowering stems, each woven in by hand. On black, the gold and beige come forward the way lamplight does in a dark room. Look closely and no two motifs are exactly alike. That is the weaver's hand, and it is what makes the saree real.

How to Style It

Black and gold is one of the oldest pairings there is — quiet, confident, and striking without trying. The gold tissue pallu does all the shining, so the rest of the look can stay simple. It suits evening functions, cultural programmes and celebrations at work, and cotton keeps it comfortable through a long day.

Black and red is one of our favourite pairings, so a red or maroon blouse is the classic choice. Mustard warms it up and echoes the gold. A pink blouse makes it softer and more playful. Because the body is solid black, a contrasting blouse lets the saree breathe. Gold-toned or temple jewellery completes it.

Care

Hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent. Wash it on its own the first few times, and always keep darks and lights apart. No bleach or harsh chemicals. Do not wring or twist, especially the tissue. Line dry in the shade — black cotton fades faster in direct sun. Iron on a warm setting, and press the tissue border and pallu on the reverse side.

Store it folded in a dry place, wrapped in white cotton cloth, and refold it along new lines now and then so the tissue does not crease sharply in one place.

Questions

What is the fabric?
Handloom cotton, with a gold tissue border and a gold tissue pallu.

Is the gold shimmer zari?
No. The shimmer on the border and pallu is tissue, not zari.

What comes with the saree?
One black handloom cotton saree, 6.2 metres long and 1.2 metres wide, with a black running blouse attached. The blouse portion is part of the 6.2 metres.

Is the blouse stitched?
No. The running blouse is unstitched and attached to the saree. Your tailor cuts it off and stitches it to your measurements.

Is it really handloom?
Yes. It is woven by hand on a loom, not on a power loom.

What blouse colour works best?
A contrasting blouse works best with a solid black body. Red or maroon is the classic pairing, mustard echoes the gold, and pink gives a softer look.

How is this different from your other handloom cotton sarees in this weave?
The mustard, soft indigo, maroon and peacock blue sarees share this temple border in other colours. The magenta and rama green sarees carry a leaf border instead. Black gives the gold tissue the strongest contrast of the set.

Why do some motifs look slightly different?
Because they are woven by hand. Small variations in texture and motif shape are natural to handloom and are not defects.

How do I care for the tissue?
Do not wring or twist it. Iron on a warm setting, pressing the tissue on the reverse side, and store the saree folded in soft cotton cloth.

Can I see the saree on a video call?
Yes. Message us on WhatsApp at 7353931190 and we will show it to you live, in daylight, so you can see the weave up close and how the gold tissue catches the light.

Do you deliver across India?
Yes, to all pin codes. Shipping is free on prepaid orders. COD is available with a ₹150 handling charge.

How soon will it reach me?
We usually dispatch within one working day. Delivery then takes two to three days to metro cities and five to seven to non-metro.

Can I return or exchange it?
Returns are accepted within five days of receipt, with an unedited video of the parcel being opened from start to finish. Exchanges within three days, in original condition and packaging. Return shipping is arranged at your end.