Hand Painted Sarees in Chiffon and Mul Cotton

Painted by Hand, Not Printed

A hand painted saree carries something a print cannot. Each motif is applied by hand, so the brushwork varies slightly across the drape and no two pieces are identical. Our collection covers ten designs across chiffon and soft mul cotton.

Floral Work

Every piece in this collection is floral. Our chiffon drapes carry larger painted blooms, frangipani, damask rose, primrose and viola, while our mul cotton pieces use finer, more scattered motifs.

Colour

The range spans white and ivory, pink in blush and rose, lavender, beige, mint and tangerine.

How It Compares

Hand painting sits between printing and embroidery. It has the softness of a print with the individuality of hand work, and it stays lighter than embroidery because nothing is added to the fabric’s weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

For more hand finished pieces, including hand embroidered chiffon and sequin work, see our designer sarees, and read our designer saree guide. For how to wear and care for one, see our hand painted saree guide.

What is a hand painted saree? A saree where the motifs are painted directly onto the fabric by hand rather than printed by machine, so each piece varies slightly.

How do I care for a hand painted saree? Dry clean only. Store it folded in muslin, away from damp, and never put an iron directly on the painted areas.

Will the paint fade? Dry cleaning and storing it out of direct sunlight help the colour last. Keep perfume off the painted areas.

What is the difference between hand painted and printed sarees? A print is uniform across every copy. Hand painting varies piece to piece, which is what makes each drape unique.