Red Pinstripe Ajrakh Modal Silk Saree with Off-White Circles – Hand-Block Printed in Kutch

A red modal silk saree, hand-block printed in Ajrakh in Kutch, Gujarat. Fine black pinstripes run through the red body, broken by large off-white circles with stripes of their own, and finished with a scalloped border and a black edge. The pallu opens into a wide band of sunburst flowers in red, blue and black, beside a band of blue leaf buttas, finished with blue tassels. The running blouse is red with a black vine-and-leaf jaal.

It is authentic modal silk. It's light and flowy, and comfortable enough to wear all day.

The Print

The pinstripes, circles and sunbursts were all printed by hand with carved wooden blocks in Kutch. The circles aren't perfect rounds, and the stripes lean ever so slightly. That is the hand at work, and no two pieces come out the same. We source it directly from the artisans who print it.

The Fabric

Modal silk has a soft sheen and a fluid drape. It's lighter than a heavy silk and breathes better, so it stays easy from a morning event to a late lunch.

The Running Blouse

The 6 metres include a running blouse in red with a black vine-and-leaf jaal, ready to cut and take to your tailor.

How to Style It

This is Ajrakh at its most modern. The graphic circles and pinstripes look fresh with a sleeveless or high-neck blouse and one bold piece of silver jewellery. Wear it to an art exhibition, a book launch, a workshop or a weekend brunch, anywhere you want tradition to look like your own style.

Care

Hand wash gently at home in cold water with a mild detergent, or dry clean. Don't wring or twist. Dry in the shade.

The Details

• Fabric — modal silk
• Craft — Ajrakh hand-block print, Kutch, Gujarat
• Length — 6 m, including running blouse
• Width — 1.13 m
• Size — free size
• Made in — India

Questions

What is the fabric?
Authentic modal silk, with a soft sheen and fluid drape. It's lighter and more breathable than heavy silk.

Are the circles and pinstripes printed by hand?
Yes. Every stripe, circle and sunburst on this red Ajrakh saree is hand-block printed in Kutch, Gujarat.

Why aren't the circles perfectly round?
Each one is printed by hand with a wooden block, so gentle variations in shape and line are natural.

What are the length and width?
It's 6 metres including the running blouse, and 1.13 metres wide.

What does the blouse look like?
A running blouse in red with a black vine-and-leaf jaal, part of the 6 metres.

Does the pallu have tassels?
Yes, it's finished with blue tassels.

Can I style it in a modern way?
Yes. The graphic circles and pinstripes pair well with a sleeveless or high-neck blouse and minimal jewellery.

How should I wash it?
Hand wash it gently at home in cold water with a mild detergent, or dry clean it. Don't wring it, and dry it in the shade.

Will the colours match the photos?
We photograph every piece as accurately as we can, but slight variations may occur due to lighting and screen settings.

How soon will it be delivered?
Orders are usually dispatched within 1 working day and delivered in 2–3 days to metro cities and 5–7 days to non-metro cities. Shipping is free on prepaid orders, and a ₹150 charge applies to COD.

Can I return or exchange it?
Returns are accepted within 5 days of delivery with an unedited parcel-opening video. Exchanges are accepted within 3 days, with return shipping arranged by you.

Is it a good gift?
Yes. It's a great gift for a friend with a modern eye who still loves handmade craft.