Ethnic Motifs

The Ethnic Motifs collection brings together sarees woven with traditional patterns such as zari designs, polka dots and floral and paisley-style motifs. It has 257 sarees, mostly soft silk and Banarasi, with Kanjivaram and Jamdani as well. It suits shoppers looking for a saree for weddings, festivals and family occasions.

What makes an ethnic motif saree

A motif is a repeated design woven into the cloth, often in zari thread. In this collection you will find Banarasi sarees with Kanchi zari weaving, Kanjivaram silk sarees with zari woven designs, and festive wear sarees with polka dots or zari motifs. Colours range from wine, navy and royal blue to mustard, bottle green and grey.

How to choose one

• Fabric: Soft silk (18 styles in the collection) is a practical pick for regular festive use. Banarasi (7) and Kanjivaram (4) suit larger occasions. There is also one Jamdani saree.
• Occasion: Deep shades such as wine, navy and black suit evening functions, while yellow and mustard suit daytime celebrations.
• Motif size: Choose bolder zari work if you want the saree to be the focus of your outfit.

Care

Silk sarees are best dry cleaned. Store them folded in a soft cotton or muslin cloth, away from damp, and refold them from time to time so the creases do not set along the zari.

Price guide

The 30 best sellers range from Rs 595 to Rs 1845, with most priced around Rs 750. Every saree is sold factory-direct from Surat, and cash on delivery is available across India.