{"product_id":"marigold-yellow-handloom-mul-cotton-saree-with-tonal-chikankari-style-embroidery","title":"Marigold Yellow Handloom Mul Cotton Saree with Chikankari Embroidery","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarigold yellow handloom mul cotton, embroidered in thread the same colour as the fabric. Paisleys, flowering vines and small buds, worked tone on tone so the pattern reads as texture before it reads as pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no border and no contrast anywhere. One colour from the first pleat to the last tassel — body, embroidery thread and tassels all in the same marigold. The pattern shows itself only when someone stands close enough to see the raised stitching catch the light. The body carries single paisley buttas with space between them, and the work closes into a dense field through the pallu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn honest note on the embroidery.\u003c\/strong\u003e The motifs and the stitch vocabulary here are Chikankari. The execution is machine embroidery, not the hand needlework of Lucknow. I sell it as what it is — Chikankari-style, machine-worked, on a handloom mul cotton base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFabric and weave\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandloom mul cotton — soft, light and breathable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone-on-tone Chikankari-style embroidery, machine-worked in matching yellow thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo border — one marigold yellow throughout, including the tassels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaisley buttas and flower sprigs on the body, dense paisley work through the pallu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.3 metres, without blouse piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in India, sourced directly from artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to style it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA saree with no border and no contrast gives you room the others do not. Nothing on the drape is competing, so the blouse can carry all of the colour — deep maroon, bottle green, black, or a deep indigo all sit well against marigold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would rather keep it soft, off-white or a matching yellow keeps the whole drape in one register and lets the texture do the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGold-toned jewellery suits marigold better than silver. Temple pieces, antique gold, or one pair of long jhumkas is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYellow is the colour of most auspicious mornings in the South — haldi functions, Varamahalakshmi, Ugadi, Pongal, temple visits. Mul cotton keeps it wearable through a long ceremony rather than something you are counting the hours in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry clean is what I recommend for this saree — dense embroidery lasts longer that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would rather wash it at home: cold water, mild detergent, no brush on the embroidery. Do not wring or twist. Line dry in the shade and use a warm iron, never hot, ironing on the reverse over the embroidered areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWash it separately for the first few washes. I do not make colourfastness promises I cannot verify batch by batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSee it before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTone-on-tone work is the hardest thing to photograph honestly. In a picture the embroidery flattens into the fabric; in the hand it is clearly raised, and the paisleys catch light from every angle. If you would like to see it properly before deciding, message me on WhatsApp at 7353931190 and we will set up a video call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this real Chikankari?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motifs and stitch vocabulary are Chikankari — paisleys, flowering vines, the familiar Lucknow design language. The execution is machine embroidery, not hand needlework. Hand Chikankari takes weeks per saree and is priced accordingly. This is the machine version, and I would rather say so than let you find out later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the saree have a border?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. There is no border and no contrast panel. The saree is one marigold yellow throughout — body, embroidery thread and tassels all in the same colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does tone on tone mean here?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidery thread is the same marigold yellow as the fabric. The pattern shows through raised texture and the way light falls on the stitching, rather than through colour contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the mul cotton handloom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The base fabric is handloom mul cotton. The embroidery on top of it is machine work. Both facts are true of the same saree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a blouse piece?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This saree comes without a blouse piece. You will need to source blouse fabric separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long is the saree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.3 metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is mul cotton?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMul, or mulmul, is a fine, soft, lightly woven cotton. It is light against the skin, breathes well in South Indian heat, and softens further with every wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the motifs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaisleys throughout, with flowering vines and small scattered buds. The body carries single paisley buttas with space between them; the pallu is worked densely from edge to edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colour are the tassels?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow, the same marigold as the rest of the saree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I wash this saree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry clean is what I recommend. If you wash it at home, use cold water and a mild detergent, never a brush on the embroidery, no wringing, line dry in shade and iron warm on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the colour run in the first wash?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI cannot promise it will not, because colourfastness varies batch to batch and I only claim what I have verified. Wash it separately the first few times and use cold water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat blouse colour should I pair with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep maroon, bottle green, black or deep indigo all work as contrast. Off-white or a matching yellow keeps it tonal and lets the texture lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for haldi and festive functions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Yellow is the colour of haldi mornings, Varamahalakshmi, Ugadi and Pongal, and mul cotton stays comfortable through a long ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it free size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Sarees are free size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the shipping and return terms?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree shipping on all prepaid orders within India. Cash on Delivery is available with a ₹150 handling charge. Orders are usually dispatched within one working day, reaching metro cities in 2–3 days and non-metro in 5–7 days. There is a 5-day return window from receipt, with an unedited parcel-opening video, and a 3-day exchange window.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ethnic Vastrr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50305224474881,"sku":"DEC 25-MUL-CK-Y1-SAR-HTVE-EK","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/8135\/9361\/files\/20260909_091628_1.jpg?v=1789039217","url":"https:\/\/ethnicvastrr.com\/products\/marigold-yellow-handloom-mul-cotton-saree-with-tonal-chikankari-style-embroidery","provider":"Ethnic Vastrr","version":"1.0","type":"link"}