{"product_id":"dabu-indigo-akola-hand-block-printed-maheshwari-silk-saree-with-blouse-piece","title":"Dabu Indigo (Akola) Hand Block Printed Maheshwari Silk Saree with Blouse Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep indigo Dabu from Akola, hand block printed on soft Maheshwari silk. Elegant, lightweight and made to stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDabu is an old mud-resist printing craft from Rajasthan, and the village of Akola is one of its best-known homes. Artisans stamp a paste of clay and natural binders onto the fabric with carved wooden blocks. The cloth is then dyed in indigo, and the paste is washed away to reveal the pattern. Every step is done by hand, so the print has the soft, slightly irregular character that machines cannot copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHere the craft meets Maheshwari fabric, woven on the banks of the Narmada in Madhya Pradesh. The weave is light, with a gentle sheen, and it drapes softly without feeling heavy. Indigo looks richer on this fabric, and the crackled, mottled texture of Dabu adds depth to the blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWear it with a crisp white or contrast blouse for a classic look, or pair it with silver jewellery for a festive evening. It is comfortable enough for a long day and distinctive enough to be noticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDabu (mud-resist) hand block print from Akola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndigo dyed, with the characteristic mottled depth of Dabu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaheshwari silk with a soft sheen and a light drape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length of 6.5 m, including the blouse piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric: Maheshwari silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft: Dabu hand block print, indigo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 6.5 m (approx.), including blouse piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"House of Tersa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67815382745318,"sku":"SAR-DAB-005-BLU","price":3099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0717\/7958\/files\/IMG_6976_JPG.jpg?v=1792510610","url":"https:\/\/houseoftersa.com\/products\/dabu-indigo-akola-hand-block-printed-maheshwari-silk-saree-with-blouse-piece","provider":"House of Tersa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}