Royal blue silk carrying a love story in every stitch. Elephants sway, peacocks dance and palanquins drift home, until the pallu blushes into a hand-painted wash of red, green and blue.

A Kantha Tapestry from Bengal

Step into the world of Bengal's handloom heritage, where the natural sheen of pure Bangalore silk meets the soulful artistry of traditional Kantha embroidery. This exquisite Pure Bangalore Silk Kantha Saree is a graceful expression of Bengal's enduring textile tradition.

Crafted in pure Bangalore silk, the saree carries a rich royal-blue base densely embroidered with a procession of kantha-stitched elephants in pink, gold and ivory, alternating with peacocks and paisleys, and framed by leafy palm sprigs. Above them, a row of ornate palanquins crowned with blooming florals in pink, gold and white marches across the fabric, each one flanked by tall palms and slender fronds.

The royal-blue field carries two mirrored rows of pink, gold and ivory elephants interspersed with peacocks and paisleys, a band of ornate flower-crowned palanquins set among palms, and borders of chevron leaves and red-and-gold temple triangles running the length of the saree. The pallu opens into a hand-painted wash of deep red, forest green and black, a bold abstract counterpoint to the dense pictorial embroidery below. The pictorial, nature-inspired composition reflects the storytelling tradition of Bengal's Nakshi Kantha needlework.

SILK MARK CERTIFIED

Color - A rich royal-blue Bangalore silk base brought alive with pink, gold and ivory elephants, peacocks, paisleys and flower-crowned palanquins, opening into a hand-painted pallu wash of red, green and black.

Technique - Traditional Kantha stitch embroidery, featuring intricate running stitches built up into a pictorial procession of elephants, peacocks and palanquins worked in fine detail, paired with a hand-painted pallu. The detailed needlework reflects the storytelling character of Bengal's Nakshi Kantha tradition.

Fabric - Pure Bangalore silk, known for its smooth texture, natural sheen and elegant drape, providing a lustrous ground that lets the dense, colourful Kantha embroidery stand out with striking clarity.

Craft - A handcrafted Pure Bangalore Silk Kantha Saree featuring a hand-embroidered procession of elephants, peacocks and flower-crowned palanquins in pink, gold and ivory tones, framed by temple-triangle borders and finished with a hand-painted pallu, a saree that beautifully celebrates the rich textile heritage of Bengal with pictorial, nature-inspired artistry.

Blouse - An unstitched blouse piece in the same fabric as the saree is included.

The Artful Finish - Ready to wear, with fall and pico neatly done.

Care - Store folded in a soft cotton or muslin cloth, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Professional dry cleaning is recommended to preserve the silk and the delicate Kantha work.

A Note on Handmade Beauty

No two handcrafted sarees are ever exactly alike. Subtle variations in colour, texture, embroidery, and finish are part of their charm, the quiet signature of the hands that created them. Colors and textures may also appear slightly different depending on lighting, photography, screen settings, and other viewing conditions.

Every motif tells a story. Every stitch carries the artisan's touch. And when you drape it, that story becomes yours.