Beige-gold Tussar meets a slate blue field, where hand-stitched folk figures dance in rows, framed by bright bands of geometric triangles. Silk Mark certified handcrafted Tussar silk Kantha.

A Folk Tale from Bolpur

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

Crafted in pure Tussar silk, the saree carries a warm beige-golden base bordered by vivid bands of hand-embroidered geometric triangles in magenta, olive, teal, orange and blue, a hallmark of Kantha's folk-art vocabulary. The body opens into a rich slate-blue field carrying a hand-embroidered procession of village figures, worked in mustard-yellow, blue and rose with fine black outline stitching, their arms raised in dance, alongside their attendants standing in quiet formation.

The blue field carries a row of seven kantha-stitched folk figures rendered in mustard, blue, rose and purple, two with arms raised as if in dance, framed above and below by dense bands of multicoloured geometric triangles in magenta, teal, olive, orange and blue, edged with a fine red and navy border. The pictorial, folk-inspired composition reflects the storytelling tradition of Bengal's Nakshi Kantha needlework.

SILK MARK CERTIFIED

Color - A warm beige-golden Tussar base paired with a rich slate-blue field, brought alive with mustard, blue and rose folk figures and bands of magenta, olive, teal, orange and blue geometric triangles.

Technique - Traditional Kantha stitch embroidery, featuring intricate running stitches built up into a pictorial folk scene, village figures worked in fine detail with black outline stitching, framed by dense geometric triangle borders. The detailed needlework reflects the storytelling character of Bengal's Nakshi Kantha tradition.

Fabric - Pure Tussar silk, known for its distinctive texture, natural sheen, earthy golden character, and elegant drape. The organic surface of the silk beautifully complements the pictorial Kantha embroidery and enhances the saree's handcrafted appeal.

Craft - A handcrafted Pure Tussar Silk Painting Kantha Saree from Bolpur, Shantiniketan, featuring a hand-embroidered procession of folk figures in mustard, blue, and rose tones, framed by multicoloured geometric triangle borders, a saree that beautifully celebrates the rich textile heritage of Bengal with pictorial, folk-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.