Tussar
is one of the signature silks produced in the subcontinent. Its inimitable
cream ivory colour makes it easily distinguishable, not to mention its
relatively rugged texture. The saree you see on this page is a tussar silk number handpicked from Bengal.
It
is the Kantha embroidery that dominates the border and pallu that gives
personality to this saree. Kantha is the term for fabrics finished with running
stitches done by hand, a technique perfected by Bengali women seeking to
recycle old fabrics lying around the house.
The
motif chosen is of a wedding procession, stitched repetitively in rows along
the fabric. This would be a great saree to wear to daytime gatherings such as
on casual luncheons with family and shopping trips with friends.