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Checkmate - Multicolour Checked Pure Handloom Linen Saree with Zari border

Regular price ₹ 3,999.00
Regular price ₹ 8,999.00 Sale price ₹ 3,999.00
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100% Pure Linen Linen in warp and weft
80+ Hours Handwoven in Bengal
Buy Any 2, extra 10% off · Buy Any 4, 15%
  • Linen blouse
    included
  • 7-day
    returns
  • Free
    shipping
  • Cash on
    delivery

Feel the real linen at home.

Crisp, cool, with natural slubs. If it doesn't feel like pure handloom linen, return it within 7 days. How returns work

  • Holds a
    crisp pleat
  • Breathes,
    dries fast
  • Softens with
    every wash

Fabric & feel

Checkmate is 100% pure handloom linen, with linen yarn in both the warp and the weft, woven by hand over more than 80 hours. Flax fibres are long and hollow, so linen soaks up moisture and dries fast, which keeps it cool. It starts crisp and softens with every wash.

Moisture each fibre holds

Linen 12%
Cotton 8.5%
Polyester 0.4%

Linen also dries fast, so it feels cool rather than damp on a long day.

Product details

FabricPure Handloom Linen
ColourMulticolour
PatternChecked
TechniqueZari work
OccasionOffice, Interviews and meetings
SheernessOpaque
LiningStandard petticoat
IroningHigh heat while slightly damp; iron the zari border on the reverse
CreasingNatural to linen; steam smooths it
First washNo shrinkage, colours hold
Length5.5 m
Width47 inches
Blouse pieceIncluded, same linen
Wash careDry clean
In the box1 saree

Photographed in daylight. Colour may vary slightly on your screen.

Return & Exchange Policy

  • We accept returns and exchanges within 7 days of delivery, as long as the saree is unused and in its original packaging.

  • A flat ₹150 is deducted to cover reverse pickup and handling charged by our delivery partners. We do not retain any portion of this fee.

Story

Checkmate, Handwoven Pure Linen Saree

Bold. Strategic. Unmissable.

Checkmate is a handwoven pure linen saree designed for women who dress with intent. Featuring a contemporary check pattern in olive and lime green balanced with hues of pink, this saree brings together colour, structure, and confidence in perfect measure.

Woven patiently over 80+ hours on the loom, each saree reflects the precision and craftsmanship of handloom weaving. The checks feel graphic and modern, lending the saree a sharp, urban edge while remaining versatile enough for everyday wear and polished occasions.

Crafted in pure flax linen, the fabric is breathable, structured, and refined. It holds its form beautifully through long hours, making Checkmate ideal for office wear, city days, and small gatherings alike. The interplay of green and pink adds visual interest without overwhelming the look, allowing the saree to be styled in multiple ways, minimal for work, expressive for after-hours.

Part of a limited handwoven linen collection, Checkmate is not about playing it safe. It’s about knowing when to make your move, and owning it.

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The fabric

Cool in the heat, crisp all day

Many sarees sold as linen are cotton-linen blends. Checkmate is 100% pure handloom linen, linen in both warp and weft, so it breathes, dries fast and holds a clean pleat all day, then softens a little more with every wash.

Pure linen Blend
Yarn Linen both ways Cotton warp, linen weft
Texture Natural slubs Flat and even
When wet Dries fast Stays damp longer
How to tell pure linen from a blend

Made by Hands, Chosen by Hearts

This pure handloom linen saree with zari border receives excellent ratings from satisfied customers. Shoppers praised the "wonderful quality" and noted the "colours and material is very good." The seller is described as "highly reliable" with immediate response times, indicating strong customer service alongside quality craftsmanship.

  • I love it. The colours and material is very good
  • Wonderful quality...immediate response too...highly reliable
  • 5 stars: 6 (86%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (14%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Anonymous (India)

This is my one of the best purchase. ...go for it 👍

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Anonymous (India)

Beautiful saree. Waiting to wear it

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Menka (India)

Beautiful saree and super comfortable material im just in love ♥️😍

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Subi (India)

Nice colour palette and good fabric. Good choice for office wear

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Anonymous (India)

Good fabric ...bequtiful saree

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Laavanyaa (India)

I love it. The colours and material is very good

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Malinivigas (India)

Wonderful quality...immediate response too...highly reliable

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it pure linen?

Yes. Every saree is handwoven from pure flax linen by artisans in Bengal, and each one takes over 80 hours on the loom. Our linen tissue sarees have fine zari woven through the linen, which gives them their soft sheen.

What comes with the saree?

A 5.5 metre saree, 45 inches wide, along with a 1 metre blouse piece in the same fabric. The one exception is our Silver linen tissue saree, which comes without a blouse piece.

Fall and pico are not included, which leaves you free to have them finished just the way you like. Any local tailor can do this for you.

Is it see-through?

Handwoven linen has a natural, light translucence, most noticeable in pale shades like ivory, beige and powder pink. A petticoat in a matching colour gives a clean, seamless drape.

Will it crease? How do I care for it?

Linen creases naturally as you wear it, and that soft, lived-in texture is part of its charm. It keeps its structure through the day and gets softer with every wear.

Dry clean only. It keeps the linen crisp and protects the zari. Iron on medium-high heat with steam for sharp pleats.

Can I return or exchange it?

Yes. We accept returns and exchanges within 7 days of delivery, as long as the saree is unused and in its original packaging.

To start, email contact@mayinindia.com with your order ID.

A flat ₹150 is deducted to cover reverse pickup and handling charged by our delivery partners. We do not retain any portion of this fee.

Refunds reach your bank account or original payment mode within 3 working days of us receiving the saree.

When will it arrive, and is cash on delivery available?

We usually dispatch within a day. Delivery takes 2 to 5 days within Delhi NCR and 3 to 7 days across the rest of India.

Cash on delivery is available, and you'll get a tracking link by SMS and email once your saree ships.