Brick Red Silk Cotton Saree

Taking inspiration from the Bodo tribe's Dokhona and Phul Mwbla (varieties of bloomed flowers) design, we feature our garnet red silk cotton saree in brick red with multicoloured floral motifs. Our organic cotton sarees, handspun and handwoven by women of lower Brahmaputra valley, have intricate weaves but are exceptionally light. 

Weaving is an integral part of the Bodo culture. Every Bodo home has a loom and the woman of the house weaves clothes for herself and her family, during her spare time. A skill passed on from mother to daughter, the Bodo woman would weave traditional clothing items like the Dokhona (a sari-like garment worn by Bodo women), Aronai (scarf) and the Gamosa (a multipurpose shawl-like garment), as well as other clothing requirements of the family.

Made from: blend of Eri silk & cotton

Length: 5.5m (approx.); Width: 46" (approx.)

Blouse Length: 85-95cm 

Number of man-hours to weave the saree: Approximately 56 hrs. (5-7 days)

Note: The blouse seen on the model is only for representation. Saree is paired with an unstitched blouse piece.

Care Instructions: 

• Dry clean only.

• Store your Assam silk saree in the breathable cotton dustbag we provide with your purchase.

• Avoid exposure to moisture as zari tends to react to weather changes.

• Air your Assam silk saree from time to time and re-fold to avoid creasing at the same place for an extended period of time.

We use both natural/plant-based and azo-free commercial dyes with the goal of minimising our impact on the environment while striving for the best colour properties. An irregular weave is not a defect - handloom by definition means uncertainty when it comes to uniformity.

Disclaimer: Product colour may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor setting.