Sitara takes the Maheshwari silk saree into one of its more understated colourways, a serene white base lifted with a hint of pale orange, a combination that reads as quiet rather than plain. The fabric is handwoven in Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, the only region legally permitted to carry the Maheshwari name under its Geographical Indication tag, granted in 2010, a craft tradition that traces back to 1767 and Queen Ahilyabai Holkar.
Sitara is handwoven, not power loom, in Maheshwari silk, the lightweight silk cotton blend the craft is known for. Every saree is handcrafted by Indian artisans in village weaving communities, and small irregularities in the weave are part of the handmade process, not a flaw.
A genuine Maheshwari saree carries a reversible border, identical on both sides of the fabric, a structural detail drawn from the fort architecture of Maheshwar itself. Sitara keeps that tradition intact while staying in a soft, close to neutral palette, a white saree with just enough pale orange to avoid reading as plain under event lighting.
Sitara suits occasions where a quieter, more refined saree fits better than a bold colour statement, daytime functions, smaller family gatherings, and formal settings where white reads as elegant rather than bare. The blouse shown in the product photos is for styling reference only and is not included with this saree. Shop a matching blouse from our Blouses collection, or pair it with the Golden Era tissue cotton blouse, a combination already suggested on this listing.
Maheshwari silk holds a soft, structured drape, easy to pleat cleanly, light enough for a full day of wear without feeling heavy.
Sitara is handwoven in Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, a craft established by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar in the 18th century and protected today under a Geographical Indication registration limiting genuine Maheshwari weaving to this region alone.
Dry clean only. This protects the handwoven silk cotton blend from the damage hand washing or machine washing can cause.
| Fabric | Handwoven Maheshwari Silk |
| Craft | Handloom weave, reversible border |
| Length | 6.3 metres |
| Width | 45 inches |
| Blouse piece | Not included, shown for styling reference only |
| Colour | White with a pale orange accent |
| Occasion | Daytime functions, formal and festive wear |
| Wash care | Dry clean only |
| Origin | Handwoven in Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, GI tagged since 2010 |
Yes. Sitara is handwoven in Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, the region protected under the Maheshwari saree's Geographical Indication tag, granted in 2010.
A serene white base with a hint of pale orange.
No. The blouse shown in the product photos is for styling reference only.
Yes. Sitara's soft, near neutral palette suits formal daytime events and smaller gatherings particularly well.
Dry clean only, to protect the handwoven fabric.
Length: 6.3 meters; Width: 45 inches
Blouse piece: Yes; Fabric: Handwoven Maheshwari Silk
Shipping: Ready to ship within 24-48 hours. Shipping within India is FREE for all orders above Rs. 1999.
Wash care: Dry clean only
Disclaimer:
1. Please note this product is handwoven by Indian weavers. There might be slight irregularities and unevenness in weave which make it an exquisite piece, proclaiming it to be completely handmade.
2. The colors seen in the image may slightly vary from the actual product due to different computer screen resolutions and displays.
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