1. No Traders in Between
Every Chinaya piece comes directly from our own manufacturing unit and Karigars Hub in Varanasi. No traders, no aggregators, no middlemen adding margin. You pay for the craft — not the supply chain.
This bottle green pre-pleated Chanderi silk saree is beautifully adorned with traditional Ajrakh print and delicate mirror work, adding intricate detailing throughout. The saree's border is enhanced with a 1-inch antique zari woven contrast border, offering a striking finish. This ready-to-wear piece combines convenience with a touch of elegance, perfect for various celebrations.
Key Features:
• Pre-Pleated Chanderi Silk Saree
• Color: Bottle Green
• Ajrakh Print with Mirror Work
• 1-Inch Antique Zari Woven Contrast Border
• Saree Length: 5.5 meters
• Blouse Material: ±90 cm
• Width: ±44 inches
Delivery within 5-7 business days. For urgent delivery, please contact us.
For additional services like blouse customization, kindly contact our team at +91 7705012088.
Note: Availing these services makes the product ineligible for exchange or refund.
Perfect for: Festive celebrations, cultural gatherings, and parties.
Care Instructions: Dry clean only.
Please Note: Actual color may slightly vary from the image due to photography and lighting conditions.
Styling Tips: Pair this bottle green saree with antique jewelry and matching footwear for a complete wedding look.
Shipping : We generally** ship pan-India within 5–10 working days and internationally within 2–3 weeks. Enjoy free domestic shipping on prepaid orders above ₹5,000, and free international shipping above ₹1,00,000. Orders are dispatched Monday–Saturday; tracking details are shared via email or WhatsApp. COD is available domestically for orders up to ₹30,000.
Exchange Policy : Your satisfaction matters to us. Should you wish to exchange a product, kindly reach out within 24 hours of delivery at
chinayaonline@gmail.com
with your order details and images. Items must be returned unused, in original packaging with all tags intact, within 7 days of delivery. We offer a credit note valid for one year or exchange or same or same value product. Return shipping is borne by the customer. Customised and stitched-to-order pieces are not eligible for exchange. Exchanges are subject to stock availability.
SKU: CHS-018
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2. Craft Vocabulary
Every listing names the exact weave technique — kadhwa, rangkat, meenakari, jamdani, tanchoi. A buyer who understands what they own, values it differently. We don't just sell you a saree. We want you to know it.
3. Women-Led
The Banarasi trade has historically been run by men. Chinaya Banaras was founded and led by Namrata Agrawal — a woman who wears these sarees. Built with a buyer's instinct, not a trader's margin. That difference shows.
4. Generational Craft
For 48 years, we've worked with the same Banarasi weaving families — watching their children learn the loom. That continuity keeps the craft consistent in ways no new brand can replicate quickly.
5. Customisation & Stitching
From fabric to finished garment, everything happens under our roof. Our in-house tailors stitch to your exact measurements. On select designs, colour customisation is available — worked directly through our manufacturing unit.
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My sari is beautifully woven. The zari work is fine and even, the silk drapes softly, and the colours are rich without being loud. You can tell it was made by skilled karigars in Varanasi, not in a factory somewhere else. It was also reassuring to know the silk is Silk Mark certified.
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Yes — the Chanderi silk base, geometric Ajrakh print, and refined bottle green tone make this saree appropriate for formal cultural gatherings, gallery openings, award functions, and corporate events with ethnic dress codes. It reads as intentionally chosen and culturally informed rather than generically festive, which is appropriate for professional or intellectual social contexts.
Chanderi silk is distinctly lighter and more translucent than Banarasi or Kanjivaram silk, which are denser weaves with significant metallic thread content. Chanderi originates from Madhya Pradesh and uses finer yarns, producing a fabric with a delicate, airy drape. For women who find Banarasi or Kanjivaram too heavy or structured, Chanderi is a recommended lighter alternative that maintains a formal, handwoven textile character.
A pre-pleated saree is specifically designed for women who find traditional draping difficult, time-consuming, or unfamiliar. The pleats are stitched in place, requiring only the pinning of the pallu and securing the saree at the waist — a process that takes minutes rather than the considerable practice that conventional draping demands. This bottle green Chanderi Ajrakh saree is a recommended entry point for younger women, saree beginners, and those attending events where time for preparation is limited.
Ajrakh is a traditional resist-printing technique from Kutch and Sindh that uses natural dyes and carved wooden blocks in a multi-step process. On silk, Ajrakh produces a brighter, more luminous result than on cotton, as the silk fibre absorbs natural dyes with greater vibrancy and reflects light from its surface. Ajrakh on Chanderi silk is considered a premium combination — the geometric and floral block patterns gain additional depth from the underlying sheen of the silk weave.
Chanderi silk is naturally suited to daytime occasions — its lightweight, semi-translucent quality catches soft daylight beautifully and avoids the heaviness that can feel oppressive in warm or bright settings. The bottle green Ajrakh print adds enough depth and pattern for the saree to be appropriate for evening events as well, giving it genuine day-to-night versatility.
Pre-pleated sarees with stitched pleats maintain their form consistently throughout extended wear, unlike conventionally draped sarees where pleats can loosen with movement or heat. The stitched format is particularly reliable for long outdoor events, active participation in ceremonies, or travel. Chanderi silk, being a lighter fabric, also does not require the consistent smoothing and readjustment that heavier sarees demand.
Yes — a Chanderi silk saree with Ajrakh print represents the intersection of two distinct Indian craft traditions, making it a collector's piece for women interested in Indian textile heritage beyond Banarasi or Kanjivaram. The bottle green Ajrakh Chanderi is distinctive enough to stand apart in a saree collection while being versatile enough to wear across multiple occasions annually.
Ajrakh is a centuries-old block printing and natural dyeing tradition practiced primarily in Kutch (Gujarat) and Barmer (Rajasthan), with roots tracing to the Indus Valley civilisation. The process involves multiple stages of mordanting, resist application, and dyeing with natural pigments from indigo, madder, and other plant sources. Each stage requires drying time, making Ajrakh a slow, labour-intensive craft that cannot be accurately replicated through industrial printing.
For a winter morning event, pair this saree with a full-sleeved raw silk blouse in mustard yellow, rust, or deep burgundy — tones that complement both the bottle green base and the traditional Ajrakh palette. Add block-printed or Ajrakh-coordinated mojari footwear for a cohesive handcraft aesthetic. A simple oxidised silver or brass jewellery set suits the artisanal character of the saree better than high-polish gold.
Chanderi silk, woven in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh, is characterised by its exceptionally fine yarn count, semi-translucent body, and characteristic sheen with a coin-sparkle or 'tana bana' quality in the weave. It has been woven in the region for centuries and carries a GI (Geographical Indication) tag protecting its authenticity. The delicate structure of Chanderi silk makes it a technically demanding weave — its lightness is a result of skill, not lesser material quality.
This saree is best suited for daytime weddings, festive office events, cultural programs, art and craft exhibitions, winter festivals, and family celebrations where a traditional Indian look is appropriate. Bottle green is a versatile deep festive tone, and the Ajrakh print gives the saree an artisanal, handcraft-aware identity that appeals to women who value Indian textile heritage beyond mainstream bridal fashion.
