Saawari brings Ajrakh block printing and hand embroidery together on a rich blue Dola Silk base, the same combination of crafts used across our Ajrakh embroidered saree line. Where a plain Ajrakh saree relies on the block print alone, Saawari adds a second layer of handwork on top, giving the finished piece more depth and texture than printing alone can achieve.
The base fabric is Dola Silk, a soft, lightweight silk blend known for its natural sheen and fluid drape. The pattern begins as an Ajrakh hand block print, applied using carved wooden blocks and natural dyes, a craft practiced for generations in the Kutch region of Gujarat. Artisans then add hand embroidery over sections of the print, building visible texture into the design rather than leaving it as a flat, printed surface. Every saree is handcrafted by Indian artisans, and small variations in the print and embroidery are a natural result of genuine handwork.
The rich blue base gives the embroidered detailing somewhere to stand out clearly, rather than competing with a busier printed background. This makes Saawari a saree that reads as considered rather than heavily decorated, suited to someone who wants visible craftsmanship without an all over embellished look.
Saawari works for weddings, festivals, and other special occasions where a blue saree with genuine handwork fits better than a plain colour block or a fully embroidered piece. The soft drape of Dola Silk also makes it comfortable enough to wear through a full day of events.
Dola Silk falls soft and close to the body, easy to pleat cleanly. A classic Nivi drape lets both the Ajrakh print and the embroidered detailing sit visibly along the pallu and front pleats.
Saawari is handcrafted in Indian villages, combining Ajrakh block printing from Kutch, Gujarat, with hand embroidery, two genuine textile traditions on one saree rather than a single repeated technique.
Dry clean only. This protects both the natural dye Ajrakh print and the hand embroidery from the damage that hand washing or machine washing can cause.
| Fabric | Dola Silk |
| Craft | Ajrakh block printing with hand embroidery |
| Length | 6.3 metres |
| Width | 45 inches |
| Blouse piece | Please confirm inclusion before publishing, see note above |
| Colour | Blue |
| Occasion | Weddings, festivals, special occasions |
| Wash care | Dry clean only |
| Origin | Handcrafted by Indian artisans |
Saawari combines Ajrakh hand block printing with hand embroidery added over sections of the printed pattern.
Saawari is a Dola Silk saree. Dola Silk is a soft, lightweight silk blend fabric known for its natural sheen and fluid drape.
Dry clean only, to protect both the block print and the hand embroidery.
Saawari belongs to the same craft family as our Moti and Mor Pankh sarees, combining Ajrakh block printing with hand embroidery. Each design uses a different colour and motif, Saawari in blue, Moti in black with floral embroidery, and Mor Pankh in a peacock motif.
Length: 6.3 meters; Width: 45 inches
Blouse piece: Yes; Fabric: Dola silk
Craft technique: Ajrakh and hand embroidery
Wash care: Dry clean
Disclaimer:
1. Please note this product is handcrafted by Indian artisans with environment friendly dyes. There might be slight irregularities and unevenness in colour and prints 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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