Bhairavi

The modest looms in the Andhra town of Mangalgiri produce a distinct style of fabric with high thread density per square inch, ranging from 40 (coarse) to 120 (superfine), sometimes more. The characteristic hand-embroidered zari is reminiscent of the nizam influence.  

The Ragamalika collection features beautifully handwoven sarees using the warp-weft technique, with 100% cotton and silk threads. These are woven by hand, to produce the finest fabrics that have an excellent fall, sheen and color. 

A skilled weaver coming from traditional families takes 2 full days to weave one practice saree. 

• For Dancers - Our handloom sarees in Mangalagiri cotton silk are exclusively made for Indian classical dancers, to accomodate dynamic movement and stances like araimandi, chowka, etc. 
• Light weight - We understand your dance sarees need to be light so you can be light on your feet!
• Breathable - You’re already doing a lot holding that core. Your saree shouldn’t make you hold your breath too!
• Washable - We know how much sweat and blood dance demands. The least we could do is offer you the option to wash it off!
• Ages well - You only get better with practice! Wouldn’t it be awesome if it were true for your saree too?
• Hand-woven - Dancers and weavers are more similar than you think. It takes one artist to recognize the toils of another!
• Social impact - While handloom traditions are quickly disappearing, Tarikita sources these garments directly from the weaver communities of Mangalagiri thus positively impacting their livelihoods.
• Slow fashion - Every time you dance in this saree, you are wearing 2 days worth of someone’s art on you! Amazing, right?

Hand wash

Dry in shade

Iron on low heat

Handwoven cotton silk 

1.5 inch nizam border in zari

Standard saree length

Width - 36 inches / 0.9 metres

Running blouse not included

Standard shipping charges applicable

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