This is a handwoven black and red cotton silk Maheshwari saree. The saree features a black body , a striped ghicha silk palla and a shaded woven double border. This saree comes with a matching unstitched blouse piece. Size: 6.2 meters Madhya Pradesh's glory is exhibited in the Maheshwari saree. Woven with fine silk and cotton, the saree is usually plain, but some with floral or geometric patterns, like stripes and checks. The Maheshwari saree owes its origin to queen Ahilya Bai, who designed and wore this first. Once worn by royalty, the Maheshwari is now worn all over the world and considered an epitome of elegance and class.